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 Farrell Flat (part), accounting for 21% (21 people). This share was lower than Goyder (DC) (26.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 6 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Farrell Flat (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Farrell Flat (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goyder (DC) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Farrell Flat (part), with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
21
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
21
21.0%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
10
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
10
10.0%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
18
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
18
18.0%
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
11
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
11
11.0%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
5
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
5
5.0%
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
9
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
9
9.0%
+6.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
7
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
7
7.0%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
21
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
21
21.0%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
0
0.0%
-3.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-6
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+2
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+1
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
0
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-5
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+6
+6.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-2
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-4
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-4
-3.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Farrell Flat (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Goyder (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Goyder (DC)% | Count | % | Goyder (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 21 | 21.0% | 26.8% | 27 | 22.5% | 27.7% | -6 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 10 | 10.0% | 8.7% | 8 | 6.7% | 9.1% | +2 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 18 | 18.0% | 13.4% | 17 | 14.2% | 12.7% | +1 | +3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 11 | 11.0% | 9.6% | 11 | 9.2% | 8.0% | 0 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 5 | 5.0% | 8.7% | 10 | 8.3% | 8.6% | -5 | -3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 9 | 9.0% | 7.1% | 3 | 2.5% | 5.7% | +6 | +6.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 7 | 7.0% | 8.6% | 9 | 7.5% | 8.4% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 21 | 21.0% | 15.6% | 25 | 20.8% | 17.3% | -4 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 0 | 0.0% | 1.4% | 4 | 3.3% | 2.4% | -4 | -3.3pp |
| Total | 100 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 120 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -20 | 0.0pp |