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 Lower Eyre Peninsula (DC), accounting for 21% (581 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 62 people and 1.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Lower Eyre Peninsula (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Lower Eyre Peninsula (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lower Eyre Peninsula (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
581
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
581
21.0%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
393
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
393
14.2%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
400
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
400
14.5%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
317
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
317
11.5%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
303
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
303
11.0%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
224
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
224
8.1%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
169
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
169
6.1%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
312
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
312
11.3%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
61
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
61
2.2%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+25
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+61
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+17
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+62
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+14
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+50
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
0
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-13
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+10
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Lower Eyre Peninsula (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 | 581 | 21.0% | 16.7% | 556 | 21.9% | 16.9% | +25 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 393 | 14.2% | 13.1% | 332 | 13.1% | 12.7% | +61 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 400 | 14.5% | 14.1% | 383 | 15.1% | 14.2% | +17 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 317 | 11.5% | 12.6% | 255 | 10.1% | 11.1% | +62 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 303 | 11.0% | 9.9% | 289 | 11.4% | 10.4% | +14 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 224 | 8.1% | 8.3% | 174 | 6.9% | 9.0% | +50 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 169 | 6.1% | 8.1% | 169 | 6.7% | 8.4% | 0 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 312 | 11.3% | 15.1% | 325 | 12.8% | 15.7% | -13 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 61 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 51 | 2.0% | 1.6% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,765 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,536 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +229 | 0.0pp |