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 Kingswood (SA), accounting for 36.3% (412 people). This share was higher than Mitcham (C) (34.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 22 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kingswood (SA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kingswood (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kingswood (SA), with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
180
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
180
15.9%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
412
% of total
36.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
412
36.3%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
82
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
82
7.2%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
120
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
120
10.6%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
153
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
153
13.5%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
94
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
94
8.3%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
20
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
20
1.8%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
57
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
57
5.0%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
24
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
24
2.1%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+22
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+9
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+8
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+5
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+3
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+12
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+2
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+20
+1.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kingswood (SA). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 180 | 15.9% | 15.4% | 158 | 14.9% | 13.6% | +22 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 412 | 36.3% | 34.6% | 403 | 38.1% | 33.8% | +9 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 82 | 7.2% | 9.6% | 74 | 7.0% | 10.1% | +8 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 120 | 10.6% | 11.4% | 115 | 10.9% | 10.9% | +5 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 153 | 13.5% | 11.7% | 150 | 14.2% | 13.2% | +3 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 94 | 8.3% | 7.6% | 90 | 8.5% | 8.5% | +4 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 20 | 1.8% | 2.4% | 8 | 0.8% | 2.2% | +12 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 57 | 5.0% | 6.1% | 55 | 5.2% | 6.6% | +2 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 24 | 2.1% | 1.2% | 4 | 0.4% | 1.2% | +20 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 1,135 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,059 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +76 | 0.0pp |