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Central South District

Occupation of employment

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There were more female community and personal service workers in the Central South District in 2021 than any other occupation.

The Central South District'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 the Central South District'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
Central South District - Employed females (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%City of Onkaparinga %Number%City of Onkaparinga %2006 to 2021
Managers5629.18.72808.27.4+282
Professionals1,27720.621.753515.717.1+742
Technicians and Trades Workers3395.55.31935.75.3+146
Community and Personal Service Workers1,45123.421.961618.116.9+835
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,29120.821.177822.925.5+513
Sales Workers73811.912.055716.415.0+181
Machinery Operators And Drivers721.21.1320.91.3+40
Labourers4106.67.039911.710.6+11
Not stated or inadequately described741.21.4100.31.0+64
Total employed persons aged 15+6,209100.0100.03,400100.0100.0+2,809
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Central South District in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (1,451 females or 23.4%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,291 females or 20.8%)
  • Professionals (1,277 females or 20.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,019 females in total or 64.7% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, the City of Onkaparinga employed 21.9% in Community and Personal Service Workers; 21.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 21.7% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of the Central South District and the City of Onkaparinga were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (23.4% compared to 21.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (20.6% compared to 21.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Central South District increased by 2,809 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2021 in the Central South District were for those employed as:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+835 females)
  • Professionals (+742 females)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+513 females)
  • Managers (+282 females)

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