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McLaren Vale

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in McLaren Vale in 2021 than any other occupation.

McLaren Vale'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 McLaren Vale'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
McLaren Vale - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Onkaparinga %Number%City of Onkaparinga %2016 to 2021
Managers20622.112.717420.512.1+32
Professionals13013.913.412414.612.5+6
Technicians and Trades Workers22223.827.119523.027.6+27
Community and Personal Service Workers626.67.8516.07.3+11
Clerical and Administrative Workers454.86.4364.26.7+9
Sales Workers596.37.0718.47.8-12
Machinery Operators And Drivers727.710.1698.110.6+3
Labourers11812.613.511013.013.8+8
Not stated or inadequately described202.12.0182.11.6+2
Total employed persons aged 15+933100.0100.0848100.0100.0+85
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 McLaren Vale in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (222 males or 23.8%)
  • Managers (206 males or 22.1%)
  • Professionals (130 males or 13.9%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 558 males in total or 59.8% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Onkaparinga employed 27.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 12.7% in Managers; and 13.4% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of McLaren Vale and the City of Onkaparinga were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (22.1% compared to 12.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (23.8% compared to 27.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (7.7% compared to 10.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (4.8% compared to 6.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in McLaren Vale increased by 85 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in McLaren Vale between 2016 and 2021.

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