Port Noarlunga
Occupation of employment
There were more female 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 females (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Hackham West % | Number | % | Hackham West % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 73 | 8.9 | 7.3 | 23 | 4.4 | 6.5 | +49 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 196 | 24.0 | 12.8 | 110 | 20.3 | 8.0 | +85 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 30 | 3.7 | 5.3 | 42 | 7.8 | 3.2 | -13 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 188 | 23.0 | 28.9 | 98 | 18.1 | 21.5 | +89 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 165 | 20.2 | 16.3 | 139 | 25.6 | 17.5 | +25 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 111 | 13.6 | 14.3 | 73 | 13.4 | 18.0 | +38 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 12 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 3 | 0.5 | -- | +9 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 33 | 4.0 | 12.5 | 49 | 9.0 | 24.2 | -16 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 13 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | +8 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 816 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 547 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +268 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 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 female resident population in Port Noarlunga in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (196 females or 24.0%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (188 females or 23.0%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (165 females or 20.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 549 females in total or 67.3% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Hackham West employed 12.8% in Professionals; 28.9% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 16.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Port Noarlunga and Hackham West were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (24.0% compared to 12.8%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (20.2% compared to 16.3%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (4.0% compared to 12.5%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (23.0% compared to 28.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Port Noarlunga increased by 269 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2021 in Port Noarlunga were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+89 females)
- Professionals (+85 females)
- Managers (+49 females)