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Shepparton Surrounds East

Occupation of employment

There were more managers in Shepparton Surrounds East in 2021 than any other occupation.

Shepparton Surrounds East'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 Surrounds East'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 Surrounds East - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Greater Shepparton %Number%City of Greater Shepparton %2016 to 2021
Managers35020.914.232521.214.5+25
Professionals22613.517.619612.817.1+30
Technicians and Trades Workers26515.813.623115.113.7+33
Community and Personal Service Workers1277.611.71097.110.5+18
Clerical and Administrative Workers21612.911.121414.011.8+2
Sales Workers1448.69.017411.410.3-31
Machinery Operators And Drivers1096.56.61087.16.7+1
Labourers20812.414.316510.813.9+42
Not stated or inadequately described332.02.090.61.6+24
Total employed persons aged 15+1,675100.0100.01,534100.0100.0+140
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

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

  • Managers (350 people or 20.9%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (265 people or 15.8%)
  • Professionals (226 people or 13.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 841 people in total or 50.2% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Greater Shepparton employed 14.2% in Managers; 13.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 17.6% in Professionals.

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

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (20.9% compared to 14.2%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (15.8% compared to 13.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (7.6% compared to 11.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (13.5% compared to 17.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Shepparton Surrounds East increased by 141 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Shepparton Surrounds East between 2016 and 2021.

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