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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Barunga West (DC), accounting for 27.7% (253 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which decreased by 25 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Barunga West (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Barunga West (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barunga West (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
253
% of total
27.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
253
27.7%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
139
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
139
15.2%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
97
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
97
10.6%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
103
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
103
11.3%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
92
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
92
10.1%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
41
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
41
4.5%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
52
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
52
5.7%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
122
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
122
13.4%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
14
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
14
1.5%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-12
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+24
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+3
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+18
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+15
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+1
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-25
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-15
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-9
-1.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Barunga West (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 | 253 | 27.7% | 16.7% | 265 | 29.1% | 16.9% | -12 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 139 | 15.2% | 13.1% | 115 | 12.6% | 12.7% | +24 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 97 | 10.6% | 14.1% | 94 | 10.3% | 14.2% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 103 | 11.3% | 12.6% | 85 | 9.3% | 11.1% | +18 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 92 | 10.1% | 9.9% | 77 | 8.5% | 10.4% | +15 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 41 | 4.5% | 8.3% | 40 | 4.4% | 9.0% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 52 | 5.7% | 8.1% | 77 | 8.5% | 8.4% | -25 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 122 | 13.4% | 15.1% | 137 | 15.0% | 15.7% | -15 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 14 | 1.5% | 2.0% | 23 | 2.5% | 1.6% | -9 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 913 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 911 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |