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Elizabeth East

Occupation of employment

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There were more female community and personal service workers in Elizabeth East in 2021 than any other occupation.

Elizabeth East'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 Elizabeth East'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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Elizabeth East - Employed females (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%City of Playford %Number%City of Playford %2006 to 2021
Managers325.58.0376.67.4-5
Professionals6511.214.0559.811.2+9
Technicians and Trades Workers284.85.2183.24.6+10
Community and Personal Service Workers14424.723.511219.917.2+31
Clerical and Administrative Workers9917.019.512121.422.5-22
Sales Workers8214.113.38415.015.3-3
Machinery Operators And Drivers152.62.091.72.6+5
Labourers11018.912.611320.117.7-4
Not stated or inadequately described142.41.9132.31.5+1
Total employed persons aged 15+582100.0100.0567100.0100.0+15
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Elizabeth East in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (144 females or 24.7%)
  • Labourers (110 females or 18.9%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (99 females or 17.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 353 females in total or 60.7% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, the City of Playford employed 23.5% in Community and Personal Service Workers; 12.6% in Labourers; and 19.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Elizabeth East and the City of Playford were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Labourers (18.9% compared to 12.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (11.2% compared to 14.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Managers (5.5% compared to 8.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (17.0% compared to 19.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Elizabeth East increased by 15 between 2006 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Elizabeth East between 2006 and 2021.

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