Reynella
Occupation of employment
There were more technicians and trades workers in Reynella in 2021 than any other occupation.
Reynella'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 Reynella'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynella - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Hackham % | Number | % | Hackham % | 2011 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 200 | 8.5 | 7.1 | 141 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +59 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 347 | 14.8 | 10.6 | 246 | 11.7 | 11.1 | +101 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 431 | 18.4 | 18.4 | 419 | 19.9 | 19.0 | +12 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 341 | 14.6 | 18.0 | 264 | 12.5 | 14.2 | +77 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 315 | 13.5 | 13.1 | 332 | 15.8 | 12.7 | -17 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 241 | 10.3 | 11.0 | 229 | 10.9 | 12.0 | +12 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 151 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 163 | 7.7 | 9.7 | -12 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 289 | 12.4 | 12.0 | 275 | 13.1 | 13.1 | +14 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 27 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 37 | 1.8 | 1.5 | -10 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 2,340 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,106 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +234 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 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 Reynella in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (431 people or 18.4%)
- Professionals (347 people or 14.8%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (341 people or 14.6%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,119 people in total or 47.8% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Hackham employed 18.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 10.6% in Professionals; and 18.0% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Reynella and Hackham were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (14.8% compared to 10.6%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (8.5% compared to 7.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (14.6% compared to 18.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (6.5% compared to 8.0%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Reynella increased by 234 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Reynella were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+101 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+77 persons)
- Managers (+59 persons)