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Strathalbyn District

Occupation of employment

There were more male managers in the Strathalbyn District in 2021 than any other occupation.

The Strathalbyn 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 the Strathalbyn 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
Strathalbyn District - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Mount Compass - Kuitpo and District %Number%Mount Compass - Kuitpo and District %2016 to 2021
Managers37124.521.832225.922.2+48
Professionals1379.111.71209.610.3+17
Technicians and Trades Workers36824.326.331925.626.2+49
Community and Personal Service Workers744.93.8544.45.4+20
Clerical and Administrative Workers483.24.2373.03.5+10
Sales Workers593.95.9614.93.8-2
Machinery Operators And Drivers16911.210.515012.112.0+18
Labourers25717.013.816713.415.3+90
Not stated or inadequately described382.51.7141.21.3+24
Total employed persons aged 15+1,512100.0100.01,247100.0100.0+264
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 Strathalbyn District in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Managers (371 males or 24.5%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (368 males or 24.3%)
  • Labourers (257 males or 17.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 996 males in total or 65.9% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Mount Compass - Kuitpo and District employed 21.8% in Managers; 26.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 13.8% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of the Strathalbyn District and Mount Compass - Kuitpo and District were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (17.0% compared to 13.8%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (24.5% compared to 21.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (9.1% compared to 11.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (3.9% compared to 5.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Strathalbyn District increased by 265 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in the Strathalbyn District was for those employed as:

  • Labourers (+90 males)

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