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Murray-Wellington

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There were more technicians and trades workers in Murray-Wellington in 2021 than any other occupation.

Murray-Wellington'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 Murray-Wellington'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
Murray-Wellington - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Maylands %Number%Maylands %2016 to 2021
Managers1,95210.313.61,77910.612.7+173
Professionals2,13511.331.91,83311.029.1+302
Technicians and Trades Workers3,86320.511.43,35620.113.1+507
Community and Personal Service Workers2,11011.211.11,67610.010.5+434
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,88910.012.51,79110.713.3+98
Sales Workers1,4237.56.71,4888.98.0-65
Machinery Operators And Drivers2,51313.34.62,11812.74.6+395
Labourers2,63614.06.72,37014.27.3+266
Not stated or inadequately described3692.01.43241.91.5+45
Total employed persons aged 15+18,889100.0100.016,737100.0100.0+2,152
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 Murray-Wellington in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (3,863 people or 20.5%)
  • Labourers (2,636 people or 14.0%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (2,513 people or 13.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 9,012 people in total or 47.7% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Maylands employed 11.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 6.7% in Labourers; and 4.6% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Murray-Wellington and Maylands were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (20.5% compared to 11.4%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (13.3% compared to 4.6%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (14.0% compared to 6.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (11.3% compared to 31.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Murray-Wellington increased by 2,152 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+507 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+434 persons)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+395 persons)
  • Professionals (+302 persons)

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