Old Reynella
Occupation of employment
There were more female clerical and administrative workers in Old Reynella in 2021 than any other occupation.
Old 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 Old 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 | ||||||||
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| Old Reynella - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Morphett Vale % | Number | % | Morphett Vale % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 55 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 44 | 5.7 | 6.2 | +11 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 168 | 20.3 | 15.2 | 123 | 15.9 | 12.0 | +45 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 49 | 5.9 | 5.1 | 50 | 6.5 | 5.6 | -1 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 177 | 21.4 | 25.7 | 98 | 12.7 | 19.2 | +79 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 193 | 23.3 | 21.0 | 219 | 28.4 | 23.8 | -26 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 117 | 14.1 | 13.7 | 134 | 17.4 | 15.6 | -17 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 4 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 10 | 1.3 | 2.5 | -6 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 54 | 6.5 | 9.2 | 82 | 10.6 | 13.9 | -28 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 21 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 12 | 1.6 | 1.2 | +9 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 827 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 772 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +55 | |
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 Old Reynella in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (193 females or 23.3%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (177 females or 21.4%)
- Professionals (168 females or 20.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 538 females in total or 65.1% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Morphett Vale employed 21.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 25.7% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 15.2% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Old Reynella and Morphett Vale were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (20.3% compared to 15.2%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (23.3% compared to 21.0%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (21.4% compared to 25.7%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (6.5% compared to 9.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Old Reynella increased by 55 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest change in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2021 in Old Reynella was for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+79 females)