City of Playford
Occupation of employment
There were more labourers in the City of Playford in 2016 than any other occupation.
The City of Playford'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 the City of Playford'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 | ||||||||
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| City of Playford - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Virginia % | Number | % | Virginia % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 2,892 | 8.9 | 27.1 | 2,691 | 8.8 | 28.5 | +201 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 3,204 | 9.8 | 10.4 | 2,840 | 9.3 | 6.9 | +364 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 4,945 | 15.1 | 9.9 | 4,734 | 15.5 | 10.8 | +211 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 4,507 | 13.8 | 7.1 | 3,500 | 11.4 | 5.5 | +1,007 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 4,039 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 4,164 | 13.6 | 13.2 | -125 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 3,546 | 10.9 | 8.4 | 3,200 | 10.5 | 8.6 | +346 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 3,688 | 11.3 | 10.8 | 3,650 | 11.9 | 10.8 | +38 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 5,209 | 16.0 | 11.8 | 5,157 | 16.9 | 13.2 | +52 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 618 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 651 | 2.1 | 2.6 | -33 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 32,648 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 30,587 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +2,061 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in City of Playford in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Labourers (5,209 people or 16.0%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (4,945 people or 15.1%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (4,507 people or 13.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 14,661 people in total or 44.9% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Virginia employed 11.8% in Labourers; 9.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 7.1% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of the City of Playford and Virginia were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (13.8% compared to 7.1%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (15.1% compared to 9.9%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (16.0% compared to 11.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (8.9% compared to 27.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in City of Playford increased by 2,061 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in the City of Playford were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+1,007 persons)
- Professionals (+364 persons)
- Sales Workers (+346 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+211 persons)