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Violet Town and District

Occupation of employment

There were more male managers in Violet Town and District in 2021 than any other occupation.

Violet Town and District'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 Violet Town and District'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
Violet Town and District - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Strathbogie Shire %Number%Strathbogie Shire %2016 to 2021
Managers12434.126.411633.727.5+7
Professionals308.29.13410.08.6-5
Technicians and Trades Workers7520.622.56920.120.6+5
Community and Personal Service Workers195.24.7133.95.1+5
Clerical and Administrative Workers143.83.751.62.7+9
Sales Workers113.04.4154.44.4-4
Machinery Operators And Drivers256.910.23510.110.9-10
Labourers5615.416.85115.018.1+4
Not stated or inadequately described133.62.541.32.3+9
Total employed persons aged 15+364100.0100.0347100.0100.0+17
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

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

  • Managers (124 males or 34.1%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (75 males or 20.6%)
  • Labourers (56 males or 15.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 255 males in total or 70.1% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Strathbogie Shire employed 26.4% in Managers; 22.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 16.8% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Violet Town and District and Strathbogie Shire were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (34.1% compared to 26.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (6.9% compared to 10.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (20.6% compared to 22.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (15.4% compared to 16.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Violet Town and District increased by 17 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Violet Town and District between 2016 and 2021.

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