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Morphett Vale (West)

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in Morphett Vale (West) in 2021 than any other occupation.

Morphett Vale (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 Morphett Vale (West)'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?'

Occupation of employment
Morphett Vale (West) - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Onkaparinga %Number%City of Onkaparinga %2016 to 2021
Managers1757.912.71849.512.1-9
Professionals2029.213.41437.412.5+59
Technicians and Trades Workers60327.327.154327.927.6+60
Community and Personal Service Workers1918.77.81598.27.3+32
Clerical and Administrative Workers1235.66.41296.66.7-6
Sales Workers1456.67.01397.27.8+6
Machinery Operators And Drivers33715.310.128714.810.6+50
Labourers37016.813.532416.713.8+46
Not stated or inadequately described532.42.0351.81.6+18
Total employed persons aged 15+2,206100.0100.01,943100.0100.0+263
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 Morphett Vale (West) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (603 males or 27.3%)
  • Labourers (370 males or 16.8%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (337 males or 15.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,310 males in total or 59.4% 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 Morphett Vale (West) and the City of Onkaparinga were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (15.3% compared to 10.1%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (16.8% compared to 13.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (7.9% compared to 12.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (9.2% compared to 13.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Morphett Vale (West) increased by 263 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Morphett Vale (West) were for those employed as:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+60 males)
  • Professionals (+59 males)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+50 males)

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