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 Hindmarsh (S), accounting for 24.2% (582 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 38 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Hindmarsh (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Hindmarsh (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hindmarsh (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
582
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
582
24.2%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
336
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
336
14.0%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
251
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
251
10.4%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
243
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
243
10.1%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
206
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
206
8.6%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
135
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
135
5.6%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
214
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
214
8.9%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
381
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
381
15.9%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
46
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
46
1.9%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+5
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+33
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-6
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+18
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-2
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-1
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+38
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+6
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+6
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Hindmarsh (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 582 | 24.2% | 14.5% | 577 | 25.1% | 14.6% | +5 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 336 | 14.0% | 18.8% | 303 | 13.2% | 17.4% | +33 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 251 | 10.4% | 14.4% | 257 | 11.2% | 14.8% | -6 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 243 | 10.1% | 12.7% | 225 | 9.8% | 11.7% | +18 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 206 | 8.6% | 10.9% | 208 | 9.1% | 11.3% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 135 | 5.6% | 8.5% | 136 | 5.9% | 9.7% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 214 | 8.9% | 6.3% | 176 | 7.7% | 6.5% | +38 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 381 | 15.9% | 12.0% | 375 | 16.3% | 12.4% | +6 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 46 | 1.9% | 1.9% | 40 | 1.7% | 1.7% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,402 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,298 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +104 | 0.0pp |