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 Kimba (DC), accounting for 37.5% (190 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 21 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kimba (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kimba (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kimba (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
190
% of total
37.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
190
37.5%
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
50
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
50
9.9%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
49
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
49
9.7%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
45
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
45
8.9%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
43
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
43
8.5%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
19
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
19
3.7%
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
37
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
37
7.3%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
64
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
64
12.6%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
11
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
11
2.2%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-21
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+6
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+5
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+8
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-9
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-19
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+2
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+7
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kimba (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 | 190 | 37.5% | 16.7% | 211 | 40.1% | 16.9% | -21 | -2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 50 | 9.9% | 13.1% | 44 | 8.4% | 12.7% | +6 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 49 | 9.7% | 14.1% | 44 | 8.4% | 14.2% | +5 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 45 | 8.9% | 12.6% | 37 | 7.0% | 11.1% | +8 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 43 | 8.5% | 9.9% | 52 | 9.9% | 10.4% | -9 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 19 | 3.7% | 8.3% | 38 | 7.2% | 9.0% | -19 | -3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 37 | 7.3% | 8.1% | 35 | 6.7% | 8.4% | +2 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 64 | 12.6% | 15.1% | 57 | 10.8% | 15.7% | +7 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 11 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 9 | 1.7% | 1.6% | +2 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 507 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 526 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -19 | 0.0pp |