Munno Para West - Downs
Occupation of employment
There were more community and personal service workers in Munno Para West - Downs in 2021 than any other occupation.
Munno Para West - Downs'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 Munno Para West - Downs's socio-economic status and skill base.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munno Para West - Downs - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | City of Playford % | Number | % | City of Playford % | 2016 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 312 | 8.4 | 9.0 | 230 | 8.5 | 8.9 | +82 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 372 | 10.0 | 10.5 | 241 | 8.9 | 9.8 | +131 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 558 | 15.0 | 14.5 | 444 | 16.5 | 15.1 | +114 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 586 | 15.7 | 15.1 | 384 | 14.2 | 13.8 | +202 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 512 | 13.7 | 12.2 | 343 | 12.7 | 12.4 | +169 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 391 | 10.5 | 9.6 | 320 | 11.9 | 10.9 | +71 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 414 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 271 | 10.0 | 11.3 | +143 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 495 | 13.3 | 15.6 | 413 | 15.3 | 16.0 | +82 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 83 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 53 | 2.0 | 1.9 | +30 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 3,724 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,699 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,025 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Munno Para West - Downs in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (586 people or 15.7%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (558 people or 15.0%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (512 people or 13.7%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,656 people in total or 44.5% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, the City of Playford employed 15.1% in Community and Personal Service Workers; 14.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 12.2% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Munno Para West - Downs and the City of Playford were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (13.7% compared to 12.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (13.3% compared to 15.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Munno Para West - Downs increased by 1,025 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Munno Para West - Downs were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+202 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+169 persons)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (+143 persons)
- Professionals (+131 persons)