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Old Reynella

Occupation of employment

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There were more technicians and trades workers in Old Reynella in 2021 than any other occupation.

Old Reynella'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 Old Reynella'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
Old Reynella - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%City of Onkaparinga %Number%City of Onkaparinga %2006 to 2021
Managers1519.010.71308.110.2+21
Professionals26916.117.521613.514.4+53
Technicians and Trades Workers27716.616.328517.817.4-8
Community and Personal Service Workers24514.714.81489.210.9+97
Clerical and Administrative Workers25315.113.629918.715.7-46
Sales Workers17910.79.518511.511.0-6
Machinery Operators And Drivers895.35.61147.16.2-25
Labourers17410.410.320112.513.0-27
Not stated or inadequately described352.11.7251.61.3+10
Total employed persons aged 15+1,671100.0100.01,603100.0100.0+68
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 resident population in Old Reynella in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (277 people or 16.6%)
  • Professionals (269 people or 16.1%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (253 people or 15.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 799 people in total or 47.8% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Onkaparinga employed 16.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 17.5% in Professionals; and 13.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Old Reynella and the City of Onkaparinga were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (15.1% compared to 13.6%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (10.7% compared to 9.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (9.0% compared to 10.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (16.1% compared to 17.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Old Reynella increased by 68 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Old Reynella were for those employed as:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+97 persons)
  • Professionals (+53 persons)

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