Hackham
Occupation of employment
There were more technicians and trades workers in Hackham in 2016 than any other occupation.
Hackham'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 Hackham'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackham - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Morphett Vale (East) % | Number | % | Morphett Vale (East) % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 104 | 6.6 | 7.9 | 112 | 6.7 | 7.3 | -8 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 145 | 9.2 | 11.5 | 186 | 11.1 | 11.5 | -41 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 300 | 19.1 | 17.2 | 320 | 19.0 | 18.1 | -21 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 247 | 15.7 | 14.3 | 239 | 14.2 | 13.0 | +7 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 216 | 13.7 | 15.2 | 214 | 12.7 | 16.5 | +2 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 188 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 201 | 12.0 | 11.6 | -14 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 128 | 8.1 | 7.4 | 163 | 9.7 | 8.3 | -35 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 224 | 14.2 | 13.2 | 220 | 13.1 | 12.0 | +4 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 20 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 25 | 1.5 | 1.8 | -5 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,572 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,683 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -111 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. 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 Hackham in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (300 people or 19.1%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (247 people or 15.7%)
- Labourers (224 people or 14.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 771 people in total or 49.0% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Morphett Vale (East) employed 17.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 14.3% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 13.2% in Labourers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Hackham and Morphett Vale (East) were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (19.1% compared to 17.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (15.7% compared to 14.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (9.2% compared to 11.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (13.7% compared to 15.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Hackham decreased by 111 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Hackham between 2011 and 2016.