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Hackham West

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in Hackham West in 2021 than any other occupation.

Hackham West'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 Hackham West'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
Hackham West - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Onkaparinga %Number%City of Onkaparinga %2016 to 2021
Managers487.312.7355.912.1+13
Professionals416.313.4376.212.5+4
Technicians and Trades Workers16324.927.116127.127.6+2
Community and Personal Service Workers588.97.8508.47.3+8
Clerical and Administrative Workers375.66.4315.26.7+6
Sales Workers406.17.0355.97.8+5
Machinery Operators And Drivers10916.610.110016.810.6+9
Labourers13320.313.512721.413.8+6
Not stated or inadequately described233.52.0183.01.6+5
Total employed persons aged 15+655100.0100.0594100.0100.0+61
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 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 Hackham West in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (163 males or 24.9%)
  • Labourers (133 males or 20.3%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (109 males or 16.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 405 males in total or 61.8% 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 Hackham West and the City of Onkaparinga were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (20.3% compared to 13.5%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (16.6% compared to 10.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (6.3% compared to 13.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (7.3% compared to 12.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Hackham West increased by 61 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Hackham West between 2016 and 2021.

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