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Morphett Vale (West)

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in Morphett Vale (West) in 2021 than any other occupation.

Morphett Vale (West)'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 Morphett Vale (West)'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?'

Occupation of employment
Morphett Vale (West) - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Christie Downs %Number%Christie Downs %2006 to 2021
Managers1757.96.21707.65.2+5
Professionals2029.26.81406.25.0+62
Technicians and Trades Workers60327.326.671231.728.8-109
Community and Personal Service Workers1918.79.11335.95.0+58
Clerical and Administrative Workers1235.66.71647.37.1-41
Sales Workers1456.69.81546.87.4-9
Machinery Operators And Drivers33715.313.432214.315.7+15
Labourers37016.819.142418.923.8-54
Not stated or inadequately described532.42.0301.32.1+23
Total employed persons aged 15+2,206100.0100.02,249100.0100.0-43
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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 Morphett Vale (West) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (603 males or 27.3%)
  • Labourers (370 males or 16.8%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (337 males or 15.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,310 males in total or 59.4% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Christie Downs employed 26.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 19.1% in Labourers; and 13.4% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Morphett Vale (West) and Christie Downs were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (9.2% compared to 6.8%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (15.3% compared to 13.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (6.6% compared to 9.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (16.8% compared to 19.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Morphett Vale (West) decreased by 43 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2006 and 2021 in Morphett Vale (West) were for those employed as:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (-109 males)
  • Professionals (+62 males)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+58 males)
  • Labourers (-54 males)

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