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Old Noarlunga

Occupation of employment

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There were more technicians and trades workers in Old Noarlunga in 2021 than any other occupation.

Old Noarlunga'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 Old Noarlunga'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
Old Noarlunga - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Onkaparinga %Number%City of Onkaparinga %2016 to 2021
Managers7510.210.7659.89.9+10
Professionals9813.317.58112.216.0+17
Technicians and Trades Workers14419.616.312318.616.7+21
Community and Personal Service Workers9713.214.89314.013.7+4
Clerical and Administrative Workers8111.013.68913.414.5-8
Sales Workers587.99.57110.711.0-13
Machinery Operators And Drivers618.35.6487.25.9+13
Labourers10314.010.37811.810.8+25
Not stated or inadequately described141.91.7152.31.4-1
Total employed persons aged 15+735100.0100.0663100.0100.0+72
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 resident population in Old Noarlunga in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (144 people or 19.6%)
  • Labourers (103 people or 14.0%)
  • Professionals (98 people or 13.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 345 people in total or 46.9% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Onkaparinga employed 16.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 10.3% in Labourers; and 17.5% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Old Noarlunga and the City of Onkaparinga were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (14.0% compared to 10.3%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (19.6% compared to 16.3%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (8.3% compared to 5.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (13.3% compared to 17.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Old Noarlunga increased by 72 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Old Noarlunga between 2016 and 2021.

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