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Elizabeth South

Occupation of employment

There were more labourers in Elizabeth South in 2021 than any other occupation.

Elizabeth South'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 South'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
Elizabeth South - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%City of Playford %Number%City of Playford %2006 to 2021
Managers395.49.0193.09.0+20
Professionals375.110.5243.88.6+13
Technicians and Trades Workers10114.014.58012.815.6+21
Community and Personal Service Workers11415.815.1599.410.0+55
Clerical and Administrative Workers557.612.27411.812.9-19
Sales Workers577.99.6589.310.1-1
Machinery Operators And Drivers10013.911.28713.911.6+13
Labourers19827.415.621233.920.1-14
Not stated or inadequately described273.72.4121.92.0+15
Total employed persons aged 15+722100.0100.0625100.0100.0+97
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 resident population in Elizabeth South in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Labourers (198 people or 27.4%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (114 people or 15.8%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (101 people or 14.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 413 people in total or 57.2% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Playford employed 15.6% in Labourers; 15.1% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 14.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

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

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (27.4% compared to 15.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (5.1% compared to 10.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (7.6% compared to 12.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (5.4% compared to 9.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Elizabeth South increased by 97 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Elizabeth South was for those employed as:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+55 persons)

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