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Perth'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 Perth'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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Perth in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (6,399 males or 37.4%)
- Managers (2,961 males or 17.3%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (2,332 males or 13.6%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 11,692 males in total or 68.3% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Collie-Preston employed 8.6% in Professionals; 12.0% in Managers; and 31.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Perth and Collie-Preston were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (37.4% compared to 8.6%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (13.6% compared to 31.4%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (5.0% compared to 20.1%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (6.5% compared to 14.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Perth increased by 3,025 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Perth were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+1,334 males)
- Managers (+502 males)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (+306 males)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+297 males)
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