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Eyre

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Eyre in 2021 than any other occupation.

Eyre'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 Eyre'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
Eyre - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Playford %Number%City of Playford %2016 to 2021
Managers257.99.91312.410.0+12
Professionals257.97.454.87.1+20
Technicians and Trades Workers6319.822.62221.023.7+41
Community and Personal Service Workers3310.47.61110.56.8+22
Clerical and Administrative Workers175.35.832.95.3+14
Sales Workers206.36.387.66.6+12
Machinery Operators And Drivers6219.519.31918.119.3+43
Labourers5918.618.12422.918.9+35
Not stated or inadequately described72.22.90--2.2+7
Total employed persons aged 15+318100.0100.0105100.0100.0+213
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Eyre in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (63 males or 19.8%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (62 males or 19.5%)
  • Labourers (59 males or 18.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 184 males in total or 57.9% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Playford employed 22.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 19.3% in Machinery Operators And Drivers; and 18.1% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Eyre and the City of Playford were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (10.4% compared to 7.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (19.8% compared to 22.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (7.9% compared to 9.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Eyre increased by 213 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Eyre between 2016 and 2021.

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