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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more female clerical and administrative workers in Whalan in 2021 than any other occupation.
Whalan'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 Whalan'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 female resident population in Whalan in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (181 females or 23.6%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (131 females or 17.1%)
- Sales Workers (107 females or 14.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 419 females in total or 54.7% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, WSROC Region employed 22.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 15.2% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 9.8% in Sales Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Whalan and WSROC Region were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (11.1% compared to 3.2%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Labourers (13.4% compared to 6.9%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Sales Workers (14.0% compared to 9.8%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (11.1% compared to 27.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Whalan decreased by 12 between 2016 and 2021.
There were no major differences in Whalan between 2016 and 2021.
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