Employment
Occupation of employment
About this topic
Occupation of employment classifies employed residents by the kind of work they do in their main job. It describes the roles, skills, and tasks people perform rather than the industry they work in.
This topic is useful for understanding the skill profile and socio-economic characteristics of the resident workforce. It is best interpreted with qualifications, individual income, and industry sector of employment.
Interpretation notes
- Occupation classifies the kind of work done in a person's main job, not the employer's industry.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over, so it should be read with employment status when assessing labour market conditions.
Key insight
In 2021, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in North Adelaide, accounting for 39.7% (1,398 people). This share was higher than Adelaide (C) (37.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,398 people and 39.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
North Adelaide - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for North Adelaide in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Adelaide (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Adelaide, with comparison markers for Adelaide (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
542
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-34.6pp
542
15.4%
-34.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,398
% of total
39.7%
Change from 2016
+39.7pp
1,398
39.7%
+39.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
210
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
210
6.0%
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
445
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
445
12.6%
+12.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
406
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
406
11.5%
+11.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
248
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
248
7.0%
+7.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
59
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
59
1.7%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
149
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
149
4.2%
+4.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
52
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
52
1.5%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+539
-34.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,398
+39.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+210
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+445
+12.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+406
+11.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+248
+7.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+59
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+149
+4.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+52
+1.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for North Adelaide. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Adelaide (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Adelaide (C)% | Count | % | Adelaide (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 542 | 15.4% | 13.7% | 3 | 50.0% | 14.9% | +539 | -34.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,398 | 39.7% | 37.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 37.9% | +1,398 | +39.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 210 | 6.0% | 7.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.3% | +210 | +6.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 445 | 12.6% | 13.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.3% | +445 | +12.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 406 | 11.5% | 11.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.8% | +406 | +11.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 248 | 7.0% | 6.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.7% | +248 | +7.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 59 | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +59 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 149 | 4.2% | 5.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.1% | +149 | +4.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 52 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.4% | +52 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 3,522 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,516 | 0.0pp |