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Central South District

Occupation of employment

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There were more technicians and trades workers in the Central South District in 2021 than any other occupation.

The Central South District'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 the Central South District'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
Central South District - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Port Noarlunga %Number%Port Noarlunga %2016 to 2021
Managers1,31910.510.49289.210.1+391
Professionals2,11016.819.11,54915.416.6+560
Technicians and Trades Workers2,18817.515.01,78917.816.2+398
Community and Personal Service Workers1,93615.416.11,47414.615.2+462
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,66513.313.51,39413.812.7+270
Sales Workers1,1729.310.71,09310.911.1+78
Machinery Operators And Drivers7035.65.56196.15.2+84
Labourers1,2329.88.31,10210.911.1+130
Not stated or inadequately described2191.71.71261.31.7+93
Total employed persons aged 15+12,537100.0100.010,078100.0100.0+2,459
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 resident population in Central South District in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (2,188 people or 17.5%)
  • Professionals (2,110 people or 16.8%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (1,936 people or 15.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 6,234 people in total or 49.7% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Port Noarlunga employed 15.0% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 19.1% in Professionals; and 16.1% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of the Central South District and Port Noarlunga were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (17.5% compared to 15.0%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (9.8% compared to 8.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (16.8% compared to 19.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (9.3% compared to 10.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Central South District increased by 2,459 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in the Central South District were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+560 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+462 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+398 persons)
  • Managers (+391 persons)

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