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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more professionals in Greater Mount Barker in 2021 than any other occupation.
Greater Mount Barker'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 Greater Mount Barker'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 resident population in Greater Mount Barker in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (3,039 people or 20.6%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (2,214 people or 15.0%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (1,941 people or 13.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 7,194 people in total or 48.9% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Greater Adelaide employed 23.6% in Professionals; 12.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 13.2% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Greater Mount Barker and Greater Adelaide were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (15.0% compared to 12.9%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (9.9% compared to 8.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (20.6% compared to 23.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Greater Mount Barker increased by 3,253 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Greater Mount Barker were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+833 persons)
- Managers (+531 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+503 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+456 persons)
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