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Morphett Vale (West)

Occupation of employment

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There were more female community and personal service 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 females (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Christie Downs %Number%Christie Downs %2006 to 2021
Managers1346.56.31216.54.8+13
Professionals31915.512.120511.010.8+114
Technicians and Trades Workers1095.35.61095.85.50
Community and Personal Service Workers54726.627.236019.319.3+187
Clerical and Administrative Workers38318.616.041021.919.7-27
Sales Workers29714.416.429715.915.00
Machinery Operators And Drivers381.81.3482.62.0-10
Labourers20810.113.630016.121.3-92
Not stated or inadequately described371.81.2181.01.6+19
Total employed persons aged 15+2,060100.0100.01,868100.0100.0+192
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 female resident population in Morphett Vale (West) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (547 females or 26.6%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (383 females or 18.6%)
  • Professionals (319 females or 15.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,249 females in total or 60.6% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, Christie Downs employed 27.2% in Community and Personal Service Workers; 16.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 12.1% in Professionals.

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

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (15.5% compared to 12.1%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (18.6% compared to 16.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (10.1% compared to 13.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Sales Workers (14.4% compared to 16.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Morphett Vale (West) increased by 192 between 2006 and 2021.

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

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+187 females)
  • Professionals (+114 females)
  • Labourers (-92 females)

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