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 St Marys (SA), accounting for 27.4% (435 people). This share was lower than Mitcham (C) (34.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 145 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
St Marys (SA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for St Marys (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for St Marys (SA), with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
168
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
168
10.6%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
435
% of total
27.4%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
435
27.4%
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
212
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
212
13.3%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
237
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
237
14.9%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
163
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
163
10.3%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
119
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
119
7.5%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
97
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
97
6.1%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
149
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
149
9.4%
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
23
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
23
1.4%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+52
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+145
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+22
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+67
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+21
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+17
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+44
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
0
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for St Marys (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 | 168 | 10.6% | 15.4% | 116 | 9.4% | 13.6% | +52 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 435 | 27.4% | 34.6% | 290 | 23.4% | 33.8% | +145 | +4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 212 | 13.3% | 9.6% | 190 | 15.3% | 10.1% | +22 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 237 | 14.9% | 11.4% | 170 | 13.7% | 10.9% | +67 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 163 | 10.3% | 11.7% | 142 | 11.5% | 13.2% | +21 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 119 | 7.5% | 7.6% | 102 | 8.2% | 8.5% | +17 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 97 | 6.1% | 2.4% | 53 | 4.3% | 2.2% | +44 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 149 | 9.4% | 6.1% | 149 | 12.0% | 6.6% | 0 | -2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 23 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 21 | 1.7% | 1.2% | +2 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 1,590 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,239 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +351 | 0.0pp |