idc-logo
svg rectangle color
City of Greater SheppartonCommunity profile

Shepparton North West

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in Shepparton North West in 2021 than any other occupation.

Shepparton North West's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating Shepparton North West's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

Derived from the two Census questions:

'In the main job held last week, what was the person's occupation?' and 'What are the main tasks that the person himself/herself usually performs in that occupation?'

Occupation of employment
Shepparton North West - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Greater Shepparton %Number%City of Greater Shepparton %2016 to 2021
Managers28810.514.225410.414.5+34
Professionals61322.317.652321.517.1+89
Technicians and Trades Workers33912.313.635814.713.7-20
Community and Personal Service Workers35112.811.726410.810.5+86
Clerical and Administrative Workers30511.111.128311.611.8+21
Sales Workers2709.89.025310.410.3+16
Machinery Operators And Drivers1605.86.61686.96.7-9
Labourers38213.914.328711.813.9+94
Not stated or inadequately described501.82.0431.81.6+6
Total employed persons aged 15+2,746100.0100.02,438100.0100.0+307
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Shepparton North West in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (613 people or 22.3%)
  • Labourers (382 people or 13.9%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (351 people or 12.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,346 people in total or 49.0% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Greater Shepparton employed 17.6% in Professionals; 14.3% in Labourers; and 11.7% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Shepparton North West and the City of Greater Shepparton were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (22.3% compared to 17.6%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (12.8% compared to 11.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (10.5% compared to 14.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (12.3% compared to 13.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Shepparton North West increased by 308 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Shepparton North West were for those employed as:

  • Labourers (+94 persons)
  • Professionals (+89 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+86 persons)

DISCLAIMER: While all due care has been taken to ensure that the content of this website is accurate and current, there may be errors or omissions in it and no legal responsibility is accepted for the information and opinions in this website.

Please view our Privacy Policy, Terms of use and Legal notices.

ABS Data and the copyright in the ABS Data remains the property of the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The copyright in the way .id has modified, transformed or reconfigured the ABS Data as published on this website remains the property of .id. ABS Data can be accessed from the Australian Bureau of Statistics at www.abs.gov.au. ABS data can be used under license - terms published on ABS website. intermediary.management@abs.gov.au if you have any queries or wish to distribute any ABS data.