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Shepparton-Mooroopna

Occupation of employment

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There were more professionals in Shepparton-Mooroopna in 2021 than any other occupation.

Shepparton-Mooroopna'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-Mooroopna's socio-economic status and skill base.

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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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Shepparton-Mooroopna - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Hume Region %Number%Hume Region %2016 to 2021
Managers2,40511.415.02,10211.515.1+303
Professionals3,94618.716.33,36418.315.4+581
Technicians and Trades Workers2,70212.815.22,49913.615.3+203
Community and Personal Service Workers2,66412.612.52,11311.511.5+551
Clerical and Administrative Workers2,33711.110.92,19212.011.4+145
Sales Workers2,0199.68.22,02611.09.3-7
Machinery Operators And Drivers1,3806.57.21,2396.87.3+140
Labourers3,19615.112.82,56414.013.1+632
Not stated or inadequately described3941.91.92391.31.7+155
Total employed persons aged 15+21,102100.0100.018,342100.0100.0+2,760
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

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

  • Professionals (3,946 people or 18.7%)
  • Labourers (3,196 people or 15.1%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (2,702 people or 12.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 9,844 people in total or 46.7% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Hume Region employed 16.3% in Professionals; 12.8% in Labourers; and 15.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Shepparton-Mooroopna and Hume Region were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (18.7% compared to 16.3%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (15.1% compared to 12.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (11.4% compared to 15.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (12.8% compared to 15.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Shepparton-Mooroopna increased by 2,760 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Labourers (+632 persons)
  • Professionals (+581 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+551 persons)
  • Managers (+303 persons)

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