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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more female professionals in South West Corner in 2021 than any other occupation.
South West Corner'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 South West Corner'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 South West Corner in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (119 females or 32.2%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (79 females or 21.4%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (56 females or 15.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 254 females in total or 68.8% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Lower North Adelaide employed 34.7% in Professionals; 18.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 15.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of South West Corner and Lower North Adelaide were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (8.1% compared to 2.9%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (21.4% compared to 18.8%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Sales Workers (6.0% compared to 10.7%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (32.2% compared to 34.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in South West Corner increased by 82 between 2016 and 2021.
There were no major differences in South West Corner between 2016 and 2021.
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