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 Morphettville, accounting for 24% (427 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (25.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 424 people and 19.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Morphettville - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Morphettville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Morphettville, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
197
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-27.1pp
197
11.1%
-27.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
427
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
+19.6pp
427
24.0%
+19.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
220
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
220
12.4%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
276
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+11.1pp
276
15.5%
+11.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
251
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
251
14.1%
+9.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
146
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
146
8.2%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
92
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
92
5.2%
+5.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
134
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-20.4pp
134
7.5%
-20.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
31
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
31
1.7%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+171
-27.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+424
+19.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+211
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+273
+11.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+248
+9.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+139
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+92
+5.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+115
-20.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+28
-2.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Morphettville. 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 | 197 | 11.1% | 10.9% | 26 | 38.2% | 10.3% | +171 | -27.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 427 | 24.0% | 25.1% | 3 | 4.4% | 22.6% | +424 | +19.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 220 | 12.4% | 13.1% | 9 | 13.2% | 13.8% | +211 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 276 | 15.5% | 14.9% | 3 | 4.4% | 13.7% | +273 | +11.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 251 | 14.1% | 13.9% | 3 | 4.4% | 15.0% | +248 | +9.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 146 | 8.2% | 8.4% | 7 | 10.3% | 10.1% | +139 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 92 | 5.2% | 4.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% | +92 | +5.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 134 | 7.5% | 7.9% | 19 | 27.9% | 8.8% | +115 | -20.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 31 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3 | 4.4% | 1.4% | +28 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 1,781 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 68 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,713 | 0.0pp |