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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Mitchell Park (SA), accounting for 25.2% (655 people). This share was similar to Marion (C) (25.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 163 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mitchell Park (SA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mitchell Park (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mitchell Park (SA), with comparison markers for Marion (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
198
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
198
7.6%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
655
% of total
25.2%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
655
25.2%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
297
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
297
11.4%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
450
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
450
17.3%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
344
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
344
13.2%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
219
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
219
8.4%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
114
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
114
4.4%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
276
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
276
10.6%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
53
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
53
2.0%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+23
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+163
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+35
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+117
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+45
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+3
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+14
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+17
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+16
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mitchell Park (SA). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Marion (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 198 | 7.6% | 10.9% | 175 | 8.0% | 10.3% | +23 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 655 | 25.2% | 25.1% | 492 | 22.6% | 22.6% | +163 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 297 | 11.4% | 13.1% | 262 | 12.0% | 13.8% | +35 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 450 | 17.3% | 14.9% | 333 | 15.3% | 13.7% | +117 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 344 | 13.2% | 13.9% | 299 | 13.7% | 15.0% | +45 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 219 | 8.4% | 8.4% | 216 | 9.9% | 10.1% | +3 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 114 | 4.4% | 4.2% | 100 | 4.6% | 4.3% | +14 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 276 | 10.6% | 7.9% | 259 | 11.9% | 8.8% | +17 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 53 | 2.0% | 1.7% | 37 | 1.7% | 1.4% | +16 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 2,602 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,180 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +422 | 0.0pp |