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 Mid Murray (DC), accounting for 19.8% (680 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 88 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mid Murray (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mid Murray (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mid Murray (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
680
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
680
19.8%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
281
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
281
8.2%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
513
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
513
15.0%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
424
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
424
12.4%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
301
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
301
8.8%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
232
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
232
6.8%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
284
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
284
8.3%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
631
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
631
18.4%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
80
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
80
2.3%
+0.7pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+46
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+8
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+4
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+88
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+10
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-26
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-19
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+8
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+27
+0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mid Murray (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 | 680 | 19.8% | 16.7% | 634 | 19.3% | 16.9% | +46 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 281 | 8.2% | 13.1% | 273 | 8.3% | 12.7% | +8 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 513 | 15.0% | 14.1% | 509 | 15.5% | 14.2% | +4 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 424 | 12.4% | 12.6% | 336 | 10.2% | 11.1% | +88 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 301 | 8.8% | 9.9% | 291 | 8.9% | 10.4% | +10 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 232 | 6.8% | 8.3% | 258 | 7.8% | 9.0% | -26 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 284 | 8.3% | 8.1% | 303 | 9.2% | 8.4% | -19 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 631 | 18.4% | 15.1% | 623 | 19.0% | 15.7% | +8 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 80 | 2.3% | 2.0% | 53 | 1.6% | 1.6% | +27 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 3,429 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,287 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +142 | 0.0pp |