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Christie Downs

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in Christie Downs in 2021 than any other occupation.

Christie Downs'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 Christie Downs'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
Christie Downs - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Onkaparinga %Number%City of Onkaparinga %2016 to 2021
Managers546.212.7506.012.1+4
Professionals596.813.4657.712.5-6
Technicians and Trades Workers23126.627.124429.027.6-13
Community and Personal Service Workers799.17.8728.67.3+7
Clerical and Administrative Workers586.76.4586.96.70
Sales Workers859.87.0566.77.8+29
Machinery Operators And Drivers11713.410.110612.610.6+11
Labourers16619.113.517621.013.8-10
Not stated or inadequately described172.02.0131.51.6+4
Total employed persons aged 15+870100.0100.0840100.0100.0+30
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 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 Christie Downs in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (231 males or 26.6%)
  • Labourers (166 males or 19.1%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (117 males or 13.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 514 males in total or 59.1% 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 Christie Downs and the City of Onkaparinga were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (19.1% compared to 13.5%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (13.4% compared to 10.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (6.8% compared to 13.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (6.2% compared to 12.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Christie Downs increased by 30 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Christie Downs between 2016 and 2021.

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