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 (SA), accounting for 20.5% (1,900 people). This share was similar to Mount Barker (DC) (20.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 685 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mount Barker (SA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mount Barker (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Barker (SA), with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,109
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,109
12.0%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,900
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
1,900
20.5%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,371
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,371
14.8%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,259
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
1,259
13.6%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,152
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
1,152
12.4%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
959
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
959
10.4%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
444
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
444
4.8%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
924
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
924
10.0%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
144
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
144
1.6%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+365
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+685
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+459
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+439
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+278
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+198
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+107
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+237
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+55
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mount Barker (SA). 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 | 1,109 | 12.0% | 14.1% | 744 | 11.6% | 13.1% | +365 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,900 | 20.5% | 20.5% | 1,215 | 18.9% | 19.7% | +685 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,371 | 14.8% | 15.4% | 912 | 14.2% | 15.0% | +459 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,259 | 13.6% | 12.6% | 820 | 12.7% | 12.3% | +439 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,152 | 12.4% | 12.2% | 874 | 13.6% | 13.0% | +278 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 959 | 10.4% | 9.2% | 761 | 11.8% | 10.3% | +198 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 444 | 4.8% | 4.8% | 337 | 5.2% | 5.2% | +107 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 924 | 10.0% | 9.4% | 687 | 10.7% | 10.2% | +237 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 144 | 1.6% | 1.7% | 89 | 1.4% | 1.3% | +55 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 9,259 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,434 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,825 | 0.0pp |