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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.

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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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Central South District - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%Australia %Number%Australia %2011 to 2021
Managers1,31910.513.78089.312.9+510
Professionals2,11016.824.01,26414.621.3+846
Technicians and Trades Workers2,18817.512.91,71319.714.2+475
Community and Personal Service Workers1,93615.411.51,04912.19.7+887
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,66513.312.71,25814.514.7+407
Sales Workers1,1729.38.298311.39.4+189
Machinery Operators And Drivers7035.66.35346.16.6+169
Labourers1,2329.89.095711.09.4+275
Not stated or inadequately described2191.71.91161.31.9+103
Total employed persons aged 15+12,537100.0100.08,684100.0100.0+3,853
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

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, Australia employed 12.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 24.0% in Professionals; and 11.5% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

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

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (17.5% compared to 12.9%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (15.4% compared to 11.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (16.8% compared to 24.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (10.5% compared to 13.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Central South District increased by 3,853 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in the Central South District were for those employed as:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+887 persons)
  • Professionals (+846 persons)
  • Managers (+510 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+475 persons)

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