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Central North District

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in the Central North District in 2021 than any other occupation.

The Central North 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 North District'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
Central North District - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%City of Onkaparinga %Number%City of Onkaparinga %2006 to 2021
Managers1,70810.012.71,4769.112.7+231
Professionals1,74610.213.41,3508.311.9+396
Technicians and Trades Workers4,81328.127.14,84429.828.0-31
Community and Personal Service Workers1,4118.27.88835.45.6+528
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,1206.56.41,2237.57.0-103
Sales Workers1,2597.37.01,1827.37.4+76
Machinery Operators And Drivers2,10112.310.12,14413.210.5-44
Labourers2,63015.413.52,85017.615.2-221
Not stated or inadequately described3532.12.02811.71.6+72
Total employed persons aged 15+17,133100.0100.016,237100.0100.0+896
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Central North District in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (4,813 males or 28.1%)
  • Labourers (2,630 males or 15.4%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (2,101 males or 12.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 9,544 males in total or 55.7% 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 10.1% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of the Central North District and the City of Onkaparinga were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (12.3% compared to 10.1%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (15.4% compared to 13.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (10.2% compared to 13.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (10.0% compared to 12.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Central North District increased by 896 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2006 and 2021 in the Central North District were for those employed as:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+528 males)
  • Professionals (+396 males)
  • Managers (+231 males)
  • Labourers (-221 males)

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