Willunga and Surrounds
Occupation of employment
There were more female professionals in Willunga and Surrounds in 2021 than any other occupation.
Willunga and Surrounds'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 Willunga and Surrounds'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 | ||||||||
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| Willunga and Surrounds - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | City of Onkaparinga % | Number | % | City of Onkaparinga % | 2016 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 130 | 13.6 | 8.7 | 103 | 12.1 | 7.7 | +27 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 245 | 25.7 | 21.7 | 212 | 25.0 | 19.6 | +32 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 52 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 48 | 5.6 | 5.2 | +4 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 170 | 17.8 | 21.9 | 155 | 18.3 | 20.5 | +15 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 170 | 17.8 | 21.1 | 167 | 19.7 | 22.8 | +2 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 85 | 8.9 | 12.0 | 85 | 10.0 | 14.4 | 0 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 8 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 3 | 0.4 | 0.9 | +5 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 71 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 67 | 7.9 | 7.6 | +4 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 23 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 9 | 1.1 | 1.2 | +14 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 955 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 851 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +103 | |
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 female resident population in Willunga and Surrounds in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (245 females or 25.7%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (170 females or 17.8%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (170 females or 17.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 585 females in total or 61.3% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, the City of Onkaparinga employed 21.7% in Professionals; 21.9% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 21.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Willunga and Surrounds and the City of Onkaparinga were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Managers (13.6% compared to 8.7%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (25.7% compared to 21.7%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (17.8% compared to 21.9%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (17.8% compared to 21.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Willunga and Surrounds increased by 104 between 2016 and 2021.
There were no major differences in Willunga and Surrounds between 2016 and 2021.