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 Springfield (SA), accounting for 38% (109 people). This share was higher than Mitcham (C) (34.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 109 people and 38 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Springfield (SA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Springfield (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Springfield (SA), with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
76
% of total
26.5%
Change from 2016
-40.2pp
76
26.5%
-40.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
109
% of total
38.0%
Change from 2016
+38.0pp
109
38.0%
+38.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
10
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
10
3.5%
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
15
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
15
5.2%
+5.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
31
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-9.2pp
31
10.8%
-9.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
24
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
24
8.4%
+8.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
5
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-18.3pp
5
1.7%
-18.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
17
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
17
5.9%
+5.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+66
-40.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+109
+38.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+10
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+15
+5.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+28
-9.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+24
+8.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
0
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+2
-18.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+17
+5.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Springfield (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 | 76 | 26.5% | 15.4% | 10 | 66.7% | 13.6% | +66 | -40.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 109 | 38.0% | 34.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 33.8% | +109 | +38.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 10 | 3.5% | 9.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.1% | +10 | +3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 15 | 5.2% | 11.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.9% | +15 | +5.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 31 | 10.8% | 11.7% | 3 | 20.0% | 13.2% | +28 | -9.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 24 | 8.4% | 7.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.5% | +24 | +8.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 5 | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3 | 20.0% | 6.6% | +2 | -18.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 17 | 5.9% | 1.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.2% | +17 | +5.9pp |
| Total | 287 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +272 | 0.0pp |