Mitchell Shire
Occupation of employment
There were more technicians and trades workers in Mitchell Shire in 2016 than any other occupation.
Mitchell Shire'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 Mitchell Shire's socio-economic status and skill base.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
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| Mitchell Shire - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Broadford area % | Number | % | Broadford area % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 2,159 | 11.7 | 9.8 | 1,943 | 12.2 | 9.4 | +216 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 2,311 | 12.6 | 10.4 | 2,048 | 12.8 | 11.7 | +263 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 3,217 | 17.5 | 18.2 | 2,791 | 17.5 | 18.8 | +426 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 2,264 | 12.3 | 11.9 | 1,827 | 11.4 | 9.7 | +437 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 2,496 | 13.6 | 11.3 | 2,245 | 14.1 | 13.6 | +251 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,707 | 9.3 | 10.1 | 1,403 | 8.8 | 7.7 | +304 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 1,746 | 9.5 | 11.5 | 1,529 | 9.6 | 11.4 | +217 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 2,183 | 11.9 | 14.7 | 1,826 | 11.4 | 15.9 | +357 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 323 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 353 | 2.2 | 1.8 | -30 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 18,406 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 15,965 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +2,441 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Mitchell Shire in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (3,217 people or 17.5%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (2,496 people or 13.6%)
- Professionals (2,311 people or 12.6%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 8,024 people in total or 43.6% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Broadford area employed 18.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 11.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 10.4% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Mitchell Shire and Broadford area were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (13.6% compared to 11.3%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (12.6% compared to 10.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (11.9% compared to 14.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (9.5% compared to 11.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Mitchell Shire increased by 2,441 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Mitchell Shire were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+437 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+426 persons)
- Labourers (+357 persons)
- Sales Workers (+304 persons)