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McLaren Vale

Occupation of employment

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There were more female professionals in McLaren Vale in 2021 than any other occupation.

McLaren Vale'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 McLaren Vale's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

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
McLaren Vale - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Onkaparinga Hills %Number%Onkaparinga Hills %2016 to 2021
Managers11613.99.59812.68.0+18
Professionals19423.219.818924.317.5+5
Technicians and Trades Workers425.05.6405.14.7+2
Community and Personal Service Workers14917.820.812816.517.4+21
Clerical and Administrative Workers17621.124.816120.729.8+15
Sales Workers9211.013.211414.714.5-22
Machinery Operators And Drivers50.60.640.50.6+1
Labourers556.65.4415.36.2+14
Not stated or inadequately described101.2--30.41.4+7
Total employed persons aged 15+836100.0100.0778100.0100.0+58
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 McLaren Vale in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (194 females or 23.2%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (176 females or 21.1%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (149 females or 17.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 519 females in total or 62.1% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, Onkaparinga Hills employed 19.8% in Professionals; 24.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 20.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of McLaren Vale and Onkaparinga Hills were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Managers (13.9% compared to 9.5%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (23.2% compared to 19.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (21.1% compared to 24.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (17.8% compared to 20.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in McLaren Vale increased by 58 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in McLaren Vale between 2016 and 2021.

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