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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?'
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, the City of Onkaparinga employed 16.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 17.5% in Professionals; and 14.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major difference between the jobs held by the population of the Central South District and the City of Onkaparinga was:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (17.5% compared to 16.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Central South District increased by 5,344 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in the Central South District were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+1,194 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+1,104 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+833 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+661 persons)
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