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 Barossa (DC), accounting for 16.2% (1,988 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 277 people and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Barossa (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Barossa (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barossa (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,942
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
1,942
15.8%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,988
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,988
16.2%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,844
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,844
15.0%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,365
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
1,365
11.1%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,341
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,341
10.9%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
936
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
936
7.6%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
794
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
794
6.5%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,855
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
1,855
15.1%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
200
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
200
1.6%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+277
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+246
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+161
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+241
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+26
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+66
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+33
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-24
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+62
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Barossa (DC). 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 | 1,942 | 15.8% | 16.7% | 1,665 | 14.9% | 16.9% | +277 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,988 | 16.2% | 13.1% | 1,742 | 15.6% | 12.7% | +246 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,844 | 15.0% | 14.1% | 1,683 | 15.1% | 14.2% | +161 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,365 | 11.1% | 12.6% | 1,124 | 10.1% | 11.1% | +241 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,341 | 10.9% | 9.9% | 1,315 | 11.8% | 10.4% | +26 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 936 | 7.6% | 8.3% | 870 | 7.8% | 9.0% | +66 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 794 | 6.5% | 8.1% | 761 | 6.8% | 8.4% | +33 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,855 | 15.1% | 15.1% | 1,879 | 16.8% | 15.7% | -24 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 200 | 1.6% | 2.0% | 138 | 1.2% | 1.6% | +62 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 12,267 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,167 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,100 | 0.0pp |