Reynella
Occupation of employment
There were more technicians and trades workers in Reynella in 2016 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
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2016. 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 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (416 people or 18.8%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (331 people or 14.9%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (317 people or 14.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,064 people in total or 48.0% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, O'Halloran Hill employed 18.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 15.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 14.0% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Reynella and O'Halloran Hill were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (13.1% compared to 7.4%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (11.1% compared to 9.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (12.5% compared to 18.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (7.7% compared to 9.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Reynella increased by 98 between 2006 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2016 in Reynella were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+88 persons)
- Professionals (+74 persons)