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South West Region

Occupation of employment

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There were more technicians and trades workers in South West Region in 2021 than any other occupation.

South West Region'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 South West Region'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
South West Region - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Albany %Number%Albany %2016 to 2021
Managers18,19911.912.616,07711.912.6+2,122
Professionals23,14915.117.219,39714.316.0+3,752
Technicians and Trades Workers27,43017.915.524,85418.316.0+2,576
Community and Personal Service Workers18,94512.314.114,97011.013.1+3,975
Clerical and Administrative Workers15,65810.210.514,92211.011.2+736
Sales Workers13,2248.69.313,1349.710.2+90
Machinery Operators And Drivers14,8109.76.812,5919.36.9+2,219
Labourers19,47812.712.617,46412.912.6+2,014
Not stated or inadequately described2,5871.71.52,1621.61.6+425
Total employed persons aged 15+153,467100.0100.0135,571100.0100.0+17,896
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 South West Region in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (27,430 people or 17.9%)
  • Professionals (23,149 people or 15.1%)
  • Labourers (19,478 people or 12.7%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 70,057 people in total or 45.6% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Albany employed 15.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 17.2% in Professionals; and 12.6% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of South West Region and Albany were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (9.7% compared to 6.8%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (17.9% compared to 15.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (15.1% compared to 17.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (12.3% compared to 14.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in South West Region increased by 17,896 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+3,975 persons)
  • Professionals (+3,752 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+2,576 persons)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+2,219 persons)

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