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 Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC), accounting for 39% (202 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 29 people and 5.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
61
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
61
11.8%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
202
% of total
39.0%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
202
39.0%
+5.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
24
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
24
4.6%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
129
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
129
24.9%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
32
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
32
6.2%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
12
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
12
2.3%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
7
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
7
1.4%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
45
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
45
8.7%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
18
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
18
3.5%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-11
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+29
+5.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+5
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-5
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+4
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-6
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-1
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-7
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 61 | 11.8% | 16.7% | 72 | 14.1% | 16.9% | -11 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 202 | 39.0% | 13.1% | 173 | 33.8% | 12.7% | +29 | +5.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 24 | 4.6% | 14.1% | 19 | 3.7% | 14.2% | +5 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 129 | 24.9% | 12.6% | 134 | 26.2% | 11.1% | -5 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 32 | 6.2% | 9.9% | 28 | 5.5% | 10.4% | +4 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 12 | 2.3% | 8.3% | 18 | 3.5% | 9.0% | -6 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 7 | 1.4% | 8.1% | 8 | 1.6% | 8.4% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 45 | 8.7% | 15.1% | 52 | 10.2% | 15.7% | -7 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 18 | 3.5% | 2.0% | 15 | 2.9% | 1.6% | +3 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 518 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 512 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |