idc-logo
svg rectangle color
MidCoast CouncilCommunity profile

Wingham and surrounds

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Wingham and surrounds in 2021 than any other occupation.

Wingham and surrounds'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 Wingham and surrounds'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
Wingham and surrounds - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%MidCoast Council area %Number%MidCoast Council area %2016 to 2021
Managers28214.115.225613.815.1+26
Professionals1577.911.71839.811.3-26
Technicians and Trades Workers45022.524.343523.423.9+15
Community and Personal Service Workers1567.87.9995.36.2+57
Clerical and Administrative Workers582.93.5542.93.7+4
Sales Workers1417.16.91296.98.3+12
Machinery Operators And Drivers31515.811.624813.312.2+67
Labourers40020.016.543023.117.3-30
Not stated or inadequately described281.42.2261.42.0+2
Total employed persons aged 15+1,998100.0100.01,860100.0100.0+138
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Wingham and surrounds in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (450 males or 22.5%)
  • Labourers (400 males or 20.0%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (315 males or 15.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,165 males in total or 58.3% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, MidCoast Council area employed 24.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 16.5% in Labourers; and 11.6% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Wingham and surrounds and MidCoast Council area were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (15.8% compared to 11.6%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (20.0% compared to 16.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (7.9% compared to 11.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (22.5% compared to 24.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Wingham and surrounds increased by 138 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Wingham and surrounds were for those employed as:

  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+67 males)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+57 males)

DISCLAIMER: While all due care has been taken to ensure that the content of this website is accurate and current, there may be errors or omissions in it and no legal responsibility is accepted for the information and opinions in this website.

Please view our Privacy Policy, Terms of use and Legal notices.

ABS Data and the copyright in the ABS Data remains the property of the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The copyright in the way .id has modified, transformed or reconfigured the ABS Data as published on this website remains the property of .id. ABS Data can be accessed from the Australian Bureau of Statistics at www.abs.gov.au. ABS data can be used under license - terms published on ABS website. intermediary.management@abs.gov.au if you have any queries or wish to distribute any ABS data.