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Morphett Vale (East)

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in Morphett Vale (East) in 2021 than any other occupation.

Morphett Vale (East)'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 Morphett Vale (East)'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
Morphett Vale (East) - Employed males (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%Seaford Meadows %Number%Seaford Meadows %2011 to 2021
Managers3139.911.52768.48.8+37
Professionals2859.015.13279.914.5-42
Technicians and Trades Workers90628.727.11,01730.936.3-111
Community and Personal Service Workers2718.67.91885.74.9+83
Clerical and Administrative Workers2036.48.32447.47.5-41
Sales Workers2357.47.32347.16.2+1
Machinery Operators And Drivers39612.59.747414.47.5-78
Labourers47315.011.544313.511.1+30
Not stated or inadequately described742.31.9842.63.1-10
Total employed persons aged 15+3,161100.0100.03,287100.0100.0-126
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Morphett Vale (East) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (906 males or 28.7%)
  • Labourers (473 males or 15.0%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (396 males or 12.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,775 males in total or 56.2% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Seaford Meadows employed 27.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 11.5% in Labourers; and 9.7% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Morphett Vale (East) and Seaford Meadows were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (15.0% compared to 11.5%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (12.5% compared to 9.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (9.0% compared to 15.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (6.4% compared to 8.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Morphett Vale (East) decreased by 126 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2021 in Morphett Vale (East) were for those employed as:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (-111 males)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+83 males)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (-78 males)

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