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 Mount Barker (DC), accounting for 20.5% (4,113 people). This share was lower than Greater Adelaide (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 885 people and 0.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mount Barker (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mount Barker (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Barker (DC), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
2,834
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
2,834
14.1%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
4,113
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
4,113
20.5%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
3,096
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
3,096
15.4%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
2,533
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
2,533
12.6%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
2,447
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
2,447
12.2%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
1,855
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,855
9.2%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
966
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
966
4.8%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,891
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,891
9.4%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
345
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
345
1.7%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+693
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+885
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+631
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+518
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+312
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+175
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+121
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+218
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+133
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mount Barker (DC). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Adelaide.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 2,834 | 14.1% | 12.1% | 2,141 | 13.1% | 11.5% | +693 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 4,113 | 20.5% | 23.6% | 3,228 | 19.7% | 22.3% | +885 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 3,096 | 15.4% | 12.9% | 2,465 | 15.0% | 13.2% | +631 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 2,533 | 12.6% | 13.2% | 2,015 | 12.3% | 12.3% | +518 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 2,447 | 12.2% | 13.2% | 2,135 | 13.0% | 14.1% | +312 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 1,855 | 9.2% | 8.5% | 1,680 | 10.3% | 9.8% | +175 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 966 | 4.8% | 5.5% | 845 | 5.2% | 5.5% | +121 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,891 | 9.4% | 9.3% | 1,673 | 10.2% | 9.8% | +218 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 345 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 212 | 1.3% | 1.5% | +133 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 20,081 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16,379 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,702 | 0.0pp |