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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male technicians and trades workers in Woodcroft in 2021 than any other occupation.
Woodcroft'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 Woodcroft'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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Woodcroft in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (824 males or 28.2%)
- Managers (390 males or 13.3%)
- Labourers (356 males or 12.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,570 males in total or 53.7% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Onkaparinga Hills employed 30.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 17.0% in Managers; and 11.4% in Labourers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Woodcroft and Onkaparinga Hills were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (7.9% compared to 5.3%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (8.0% compared to 6.3%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (13.3% compared to 17.0%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (28.2% compared to 30.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Woodcroft increased by 115 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Woodcroft was for those employed as:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+64 males)
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