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 Flinders Ranges (DC), accounting for 17% (122 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 23 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Flinders Ranges (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Flinders Ranges (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Flinders Ranges (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
122
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
122
17.0%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
84
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
84
11.7%
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
96
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
96
13.4%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
111
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
111
15.5%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
67
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
67
9.4%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
41
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
41
5.7%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
88
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
88
12.3%
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
86
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
86
12.0%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
17
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
17
2.4%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+4
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-22
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-2
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+19
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+13
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-7
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+23
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-2
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+5
+0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Flinders Ranges (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 | 122 | 17.0% | 16.7% | 118 | 17.2% | 16.9% | +4 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 84 | 11.7% | 13.1% | 106 | 15.4% | 12.7% | -22 | -3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 96 | 13.4% | 14.1% | 98 | 14.2% | 14.2% | -2 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 111 | 15.5% | 12.6% | 92 | 13.4% | 11.1% | +19 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 67 | 9.4% | 9.9% | 54 | 7.8% | 10.4% | +13 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 41 | 5.7% | 8.3% | 48 | 7.0% | 9.0% | -7 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 88 | 12.3% | 8.1% | 65 | 9.4% | 8.4% | +23 | +2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 86 | 12.0% | 15.1% | 88 | 12.8% | 15.7% | -2 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 17 | 2.4% | 2.0% | 12 | 1.7% | 1.6% | +5 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 716 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 688 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |