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Willunga and Surrounds

Occupation of employment

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There were more female professionals in Willunga and Surrounds in 2021 than any other occupation.

Willunga and Surrounds'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 Willunga and Surrounds'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
Willunga and Surrounds - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Greater Adelaide %Number%Greater Adelaide %2016 to 2021
Managers13013.69.810312.18.8+27
Professionals24525.727.421225.025.7+32
Technicians and Trades Workers525.44.7485.64.5+4
Community and Personal Service Workers17017.818.715518.317.5+15
Clerical and Administrative Workers17017.819.816719.721.9+2
Sales Workers858.910.48510.012.30
Machinery Operators And Drivers80.81.030.40.8+5
Labourers717.46.8677.97.1+4
Not stated or inadequately described232.41.491.11.3+14
Total employed persons aged 15+955100.0100.0851100.0100.0+103
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 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 Willunga and Surrounds in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (245 females or 25.7%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (170 females or 17.8%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (170 females or 17.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 585 females in total or 61.3% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, Greater Adelaide employed 27.4% in Professionals; 18.7% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 19.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Willunga and Surrounds and Greater Adelaide were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Managers (13.6% compared to 9.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (17.8% compared to 19.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (25.7% compared to 27.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Sales Workers (8.9% compared to 10.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Willunga and Surrounds increased by 104 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Willunga and Surrounds between 2016 and 2021.

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