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 Kangaroo Island (DC), accounting for 24.5% (560 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which increased by 29 people and 0.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kangaroo Island (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kangaroo Island (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kangaroo Island (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
560
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
560
24.5%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
265
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
265
11.6%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
277
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
277
12.1%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
268
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
268
11.7%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
220
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
220
9.6%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
191
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
191
8.3%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
108
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
108
4.7%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
348
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
348
15.2%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
61
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
61
2.7%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+14
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+14
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+14
0.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+17
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+29
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-6
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+18
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-3
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+32
+1.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kangaroo Island (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 | 560 | 24.5% | 16.7% | 546 | 25.2% | 16.9% | +14 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 265 | 11.6% | 13.1% | 251 | 11.6% | 12.7% | +14 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 277 | 12.1% | 14.1% | 263 | 12.1% | 14.2% | +14 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 268 | 11.7% | 12.6% | 251 | 11.6% | 11.1% | +17 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 220 | 9.6% | 9.9% | 191 | 8.8% | 10.4% | +29 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 191 | 8.3% | 8.3% | 197 | 9.1% | 9.0% | -6 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 108 | 4.7% | 8.1% | 90 | 4.2% | 8.4% | +18 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 348 | 15.2% | 15.1% | 351 | 16.2% | 15.7% | -3 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 61 | 2.7% | 2.0% | 29 | 1.3% | 1.6% | +32 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 2,290 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,166 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +124 | 0.0pp |