Port Noarlunga
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Port Noarlunga in 2021 than any other occupation.
Port Noarlunga'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 Port Noarlunga's socio-economic status and skill base.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
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| Port Noarlunga - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Clarendon - Kangarilla - Blewitt Springs - Kuitpo - Dorset Vale % | Number | % | Clarendon - Kangarilla - Blewitt Springs - Kuitpo - Dorset Vale % | 2016 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 162 | 10.4 | 18.1 | 127 | 10.1 | 18.9 | +35 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 298 | 19.1 | 20.8 | 209 | 16.6 | 19.7 | +89 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 234 | 15.0 | 16.6 | 204 | 16.2 | 17.3 | +30 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 252 | 16.1 | 10.5 | 191 | 15.2 | 8.7 | +61 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 210 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 160 | 12.7 | 14.2 | +50 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 167 | 10.7 | 7.0 | 140 | 11.1 | 8.5 | +27 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 86 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 65 | 5.2 | 5.1 | +21 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 130 | 8.3 | 6.4 | 140 | 11.1 | 7.3 | -10 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 27 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 21 | 1.7 | 0.3 | +6 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,561 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,257 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +304 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Port Noarlunga in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (298 people or 19.1%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (252 people or 16.1%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (234 people or 15.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 784 people in total or 50.2% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Clarendon - Kangarilla - Blewitt Springs - Kuitpo - Dorset Vale employed 20.8% in Professionals; 10.5% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 16.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Port Noarlunga and Clarendon - Kangarilla - Blewitt Springs - Kuitpo - Dorset Vale were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (16.1% compared to 10.5%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (10.7% compared to 7.0%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (8.3% compared to 6.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (10.4% compared to 18.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Port Noarlunga increased by 304 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Port Noarlunga were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+89 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+61 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+50 persons)