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 Sturt (SA), accounting for 25% (313 people). This share was similar to Marion (C) (25.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 65 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Sturt (SA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Sturt (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sturt (SA), with comparison markers for Marion (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
112
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
112
8.9%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
313
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
313
25.0%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
163
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
163
13.0%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
216
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
216
17.2%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
151
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
151
12.1%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
109
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
109
8.7%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
54
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
54
4.3%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
118
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
118
9.4%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
15
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
15
1.2%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+3
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+65
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+34
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+58
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+1
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+2
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+16
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-5
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-4
-0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Sturt (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 | 112 | 8.9% | 10.9% | 109 | 10.2% | 10.3% | +3 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 313 | 25.0% | 25.1% | 248 | 23.2% | 22.6% | +65 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 163 | 13.0% | 13.1% | 129 | 12.0% | 13.8% | +34 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 216 | 17.2% | 14.9% | 158 | 14.8% | 13.7% | +58 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 151 | 12.1% | 13.9% | 150 | 14.0% | 15.0% | +1 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 109 | 8.7% | 8.4% | 107 | 10.0% | 10.1% | +2 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 54 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 38 | 3.5% | 4.3% | +16 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 118 | 9.4% | 7.9% | 123 | 11.5% | 8.8% | -5 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 15 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 19 | 1.8% | 1.4% | -4 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 1,253 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,071 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +182 | 0.0pp |