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 Clare and Gilbert Valleys (DC), accounting for 21.2% (921 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 100 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Clare and Gilbert Valleys (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Clare and Gilbert Valleys (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clare and Gilbert Valleys (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
921
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
921
21.2%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
673
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
673
15.5%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
588
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
588
13.6%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
484
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
484
11.2%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
404
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
404
9.3%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
317
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
317
7.3%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
273
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
273
6.3%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
606
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
606
14.0%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
77
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
77
1.8%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+58
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+61
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+31
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+100
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-60
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-13
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+3
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-14
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+26
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Clare and Gilbert Valleys (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 | 921 | 21.2% | 16.7% | 863 | 20.8% | 16.9% | +58 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 673 | 15.5% | 13.1% | 612 | 14.8% | 12.7% | +61 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 588 | 13.6% | 14.1% | 557 | 13.4% | 14.2% | +31 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 484 | 11.2% | 12.6% | 384 | 9.3% | 11.1% | +100 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 404 | 9.3% | 9.9% | 464 | 11.2% | 10.4% | -60 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 317 | 7.3% | 8.3% | 330 | 8.0% | 9.0% | -13 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 273 | 6.3% | 8.1% | 270 | 6.5% | 8.4% | +3 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 606 | 14.0% | 15.1% | 620 | 14.9% | 15.7% | -14 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 77 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 51 | 1.2% | 1.6% | +26 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 4,337 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,148 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +189 | 0.0pp |