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 Cowirra, accounting for 32.9% (23 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (19.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 264 people and 37.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Cowirra - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Cowirra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cowirra, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
23
% of total
32.9%
Change from 2016
+17.1pp
23
32.9%
+17.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
4
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-37.2pp
4
5.7%
-37.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
9
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
9
12.9%
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
8
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
8
11.4%
+4.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
3
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
3
4.3%
-5.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
3
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
3
4.3%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
11
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
11
15.7%
+14.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
14
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+14.4pp
14
20.0%
+14.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
0
0.0%
-0.6pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-76
+17.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-264
-37.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-45
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-34
+4.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-61
-5.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-41
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+1
+14.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-21
+14.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-4
-0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Cowirra. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid Murray (DC)% | Count | % | Mid Murray (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 23 | 32.9% | 19.8% | 99 | 15.8% | 19.3% | -76 | +17.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 4 | 5.7% | 8.2% | 268 | 42.9% | 8.3% | -264 | -37.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 9 | 12.9% | 15.0% | 54 | 8.6% | 15.5% | -45 | +4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 8 | 11.4% | 12.4% | 42 | 6.7% | 10.2% | -34 | +4.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 3 | 4.3% | 8.8% | 64 | 10.2% | 8.9% | -61 | -5.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 3 | 4.3% | 6.8% | 44 | 7.0% | 7.8% | -41 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 11 | 15.7% | 8.3% | 10 | 1.6% | 9.2% | +1 | +14.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 14 | 20.0% | 18.4% | 35 | 5.6% | 19.0% | -21 | +14.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 0 | 0.0% | 2.3% | 4 | 0.6% | 1.6% | -4 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 70 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 625 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -555 | 0.0pp |