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Shepparton North Central

Occupation of employment

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

Shepparton North Central'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 Central'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 Central - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Rural East %Number%Rural East %2016 to 2021
Managers28310.829.725010.728.2+33
Professionals63224.115.356424.216.6+68
Technicians and Trades Workers33612.811.929212.512.4+44
Community and Personal Service Workers34313.18.127411.86.7+69
Clerical and Administrative Workers29411.29.52279.79.5+67
Sales Workers2017.76.624210.47.5-41
Machinery Operators And Drivers1335.15.81446.24.5-11
Labourers35313.59.831613.613.8+36
Not stated or inadequately described451.71.3190.80.9+25
Total employed persons aged 15+2,617100.0100.02,331100.0100.0+285
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 North Central in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (632 people or 24.1%)
  • Labourers (353 people or 13.5%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (343 people or 13.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,328 people in total or 50.7% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Rural East employed 15.3% in Professionals; 9.8% in Labourers; and 8.1% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Shepparton North Central and Rural East were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (24.1% compared to 15.3%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (13.1% compared to 8.1%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (13.5% compared to 9.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (10.8% compared to 29.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Shepparton North Central increased by 286 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+69 persons)
  • Professionals (+68 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+67 persons)

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