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 Loxton Waikerie (DC), accounting for 19% (987 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 69 people and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Loxton Waikerie (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Loxton Waikerie (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Loxton Waikerie (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
987
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
987
19.0%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
639
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
639
12.3%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
652
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
652
12.6%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
603
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
603
11.6%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
509
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
509
9.8%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
367
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
367
7.1%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
400
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
400
7.7%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
915
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
915
17.6%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
121
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
121
2.3%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-9
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+55
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+37
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+69
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-16
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-28
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+47
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+11
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+39
+0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Loxton Waikerie (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 | 987 | 19.0% | 16.7% | 996 | 20.0% | 16.9% | -9 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 639 | 12.3% | 13.1% | 584 | 11.7% | 12.7% | +55 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 652 | 12.6% | 14.1% | 615 | 12.3% | 14.2% | +37 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 603 | 11.6% | 12.6% | 534 | 10.7% | 11.1% | +69 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 509 | 9.8% | 9.9% | 525 | 10.5% | 10.4% | -16 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 367 | 7.1% | 8.3% | 395 | 7.9% | 9.0% | -28 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 400 | 7.7% | 8.1% | 353 | 7.1% | 8.4% | +47 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 915 | 17.6% | 15.1% | 904 | 18.1% | 15.7% | +11 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 121 | 2.3% | 2.0% | 82 | 1.6% | 1.6% | +39 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 5,186 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,989 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +197 | 0.0pp |