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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Berri and Barmera (DC), accounting for 18.6% (853 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (15.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 133 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Berri and Barmera (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Berri and Barmera (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Berri and Barmera (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
589
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
589
12.9%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
643
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
643
14.0%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
615
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
615
13.4%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
647
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
647
14.1%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
436
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
436
9.5%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
372
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
372
8.1%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
324
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
324
7.1%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
853
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
853
18.6%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
96
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
96
2.1%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-22
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+45
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+46
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+133
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-20
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-27
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
0
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+70
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+38
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Berri and Barmera (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 | 589 | 12.9% | 16.7% | 611 | 14.2% | 16.9% | -22 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 643 | 14.0% | 13.1% | 598 | 13.9% | 12.7% | +45 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 615 | 13.4% | 14.1% | 569 | 13.2% | 14.2% | +46 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 647 | 14.1% | 12.6% | 514 | 11.9% | 11.1% | +133 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 436 | 9.5% | 9.9% | 456 | 10.6% | 10.4% | -20 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 372 | 8.1% | 8.3% | 399 | 9.3% | 9.0% | -27 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 324 | 7.1% | 8.1% | 324 | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 853 | 18.6% | 15.1% | 783 | 18.2% | 15.7% | +70 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 96 | 2.1% | 2.0% | 58 | 1.3% | 1.6% | +38 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 4,580 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,311 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +269 | 0.0pp |