Flagstaff Hill - Darlington
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Flagstaff Hill - Darlington in 2021 than any other occupation.
Flagstaff Hill - Darlington'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 Flagstaff Hill - Darlington'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff Hill - Darlington - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Port Noarlunga % | Number | % | Port Noarlunga % | 2016 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 793 | 13.9 | 10.4 | 675 | 12.4 | 10.1 | +118 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,488 | 26.1 | 19.1 | 1,322 | 24.4 | 16.6 | +166 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 713 | 12.5 | 15.0 | 737 | 13.6 | 16.2 | -24 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 763 | 13.4 | 16.1 | 665 | 12.3 | 15.2 | +98 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 784 | 13.8 | 13.5 | 858 | 15.8 | 12.7 | -74 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 479 | 8.4 | 10.7 | 563 | 10.4 | 11.1 | -84 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 209 | 3.7 | 5.5 | 174 | 3.2 | 5.2 | +35 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 381 | 6.7 | 8.3 | 355 | 6.5 | 11.1 | +26 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 85 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 77 | 1.4 | 1.7 | +8 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 5,699 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,426 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +273 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2016 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 resident population in Flagstaff Hill - Darlington in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,488 people or 26.1%)
- Managers (793 people or 13.9%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (784 people or 13.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,065 people in total or 53.8% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Port Noarlunga employed 19.1% in Professionals; 10.4% in Managers; and 13.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Flagstaff Hill - Darlington and Port Noarlunga were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (26.1% compared to 19.1%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (13.9% compared to 10.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (13.4% compared to 16.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (12.5% compared to 15.0%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Flagstaff Hill - Darlington increased by 273 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Flagstaff Hill - Darlington were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+166 persons)
- Managers (+118 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+98 persons)
- Sales Workers (-84 persons)