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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Meadows, accounting for 19.8% (174 people). This share was higher than Mount Barker (DC) (15.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 47 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Meadows - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Meadows in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Meadows, with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
129
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
129
14.7%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
157
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
157
17.9%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
174
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
174
19.8%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
89
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
89
10.1%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
95
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
95
10.8%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
75
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
75
8.5%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
55
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
55
6.3%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
80
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
80
9.1%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
15
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
15
1.7%
+1.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+16
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+39
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+47
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-5
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+11
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+14
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+12
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-2
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+12
+1.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Meadows. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Barker (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mount Barker (DC)% | Count | % | Mount Barker (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 129 | 14.7% | 14.1% | 113 | 15.5% | 13.1% | +16 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 157 | 17.9% | 20.5% | 118 | 16.2% | 19.7% | +39 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 174 | 19.8% | 15.4% | 127 | 17.5% | 15.0% | +47 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 89 | 10.1% | 12.6% | 94 | 12.9% | 12.3% | -5 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 95 | 10.8% | 12.2% | 84 | 11.6% | 13.0% | +11 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 75 | 8.5% | 9.2% | 61 | 8.4% | 10.3% | +14 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 55 | 6.3% | 4.8% | 43 | 5.9% | 5.2% | +12 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 80 | 9.1% | 9.4% | 82 | 11.3% | 10.2% | -2 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 15 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3 | 0.4% | 1.3% | +12 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 879 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 727 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +152 | 0.0pp |