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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more female clerical and administrative workers in Adelaide Plains Council area in 2021 than any other occupation.
Adelaide Plains Council area'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 Adelaide Plains Council area'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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Plains Council area - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2016 | Change | ||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Greater Adelaide % | Number | % | Greater Adelaide % | 2016 to 2021 |
| Managers | 247 | 10.9 | 9.8 | 205 | 10.9 | 8.8 | +42 |
| Professionals | 317 | 14.0 | 27.4 | 230 | 12.3 | 25.7 | +87 |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 148 | 6.6 | 4.7 | 126 | 6.7 | 4.5 | +22 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 413 | 18.3 | 18.7 | 349 | 18.6 | 17.5 | +64 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 507 | 22.5 | 19.8 | 425 | 22.7 | 21.9 | +82 |
| Sales Workers | 261 | 11.6 | 10.4 | 231 | 12.3 | 12.3 | +30 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 56 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 45 | 2.4 | 0.8 | +11 |
| Labourers | 271 | 12.0 | 6.8 | 234 | 12.5 | 7.1 | +37 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 33 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 29 | 1.5 | 1.3 | +4 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 2,257 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,874 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +383 |
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Adelaide Plains Council area in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (507 females or 22.5%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (413 females or 18.3%)
- Professionals (317 females or 14.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,237 females in total or 54.8% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Greater Adelaide employed 19.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 18.7% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 27.4% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Adelaide Plains Council area and Greater Adelaide were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Labourers (12.0% compared to 6.8%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (22.5% compared to 19.8%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (6.6% compared to 4.7%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (14.0% compared to 27.4%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Adelaide Plains Council area increased by 383 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2016 and 2021 in Adelaide Plains Council area were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+87 females)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+82 females)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+64 females)
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