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Aldinga Beach

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in Aldinga Beach in 2021 than any other occupation.

Aldinga Beach'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 Aldinga Beach'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
Aldinga Beach - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%City of Onkaparinga %Number%City of Onkaparinga %2006 to 2021
Managers26811.512.713310.712.7+135
Professionals2199.413.4897.111.9+130
Technicians and Trades Workers65528.227.138631.028.0+268
Community and Personal Service Workers1677.27.8665.35.6+101
Clerical and Administrative Workers1345.86.4645.17.0+70
Sales Workers1908.27.0675.47.4+123
Machinery Operators And Drivers23510.110.117113.710.5+64
Labourers41417.813.525720.615.2+157
Not stated or inadequately described522.22.0131.01.6+39
Total employed persons aged 15+2,321100.0100.01,247100.0100.0+1,074
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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 Aldinga Beach in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (655 males or 28.2%)
  • Labourers (414 males or 17.8%)
  • Managers (268 males or 11.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,337 males in total or 57.6% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Onkaparinga employed 27.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 13.5% in Labourers; and 12.7% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Aldinga Beach and the City of Onkaparinga were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (17.8% compared to 13.5%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (8.2% compared to 7.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (9.4% compared to 13.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (11.5% compared to 12.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Aldinga Beach increased by 1,074 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2006 and 2021 in Aldinga Beach were for those employed as:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+268 males)
  • Labourers (+157 males)
  • Managers (+135 males)
  • Professionals (+130 males)

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