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Occupations

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.

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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Long Flat (SA), accounting for 30.4% (17 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (12.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 10 people and 15.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Long Flat (SA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupations for Long Flat (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment change

Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.

2016
2021

Total Occupation Managers

+10

+15.2pp

Total Occupation Professionals

+5

+7.4pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

+1

-0.9pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

0

0.0pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

-1

-3.8pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

-5

-13.2pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

+6

+10.7pp

Total Occupation Labourers

+1

+0.6pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

+5

+8.9pp

Data table

Occupations for Long Flat (SA). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murray Bridge (RC).

Occupations for Long Flat (SA). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murray Bridge (RC).
Occupations for Long Flat (SA). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murray Bridge (RC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Murray Bridge (RC)%Count%Murray Bridge (RC)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers1730.4%12.2%715.2%11.1%+10+15.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals916.1%9.7%48.7%9.0%+5+7.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers814.3%13.8%715.2%13.3%+1-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers00.0%14.5%00.0%12.0%00.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers47.1%10.0%510.9%10.1%-1-3.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers610.7%10.0%1123.9%10.6%-5-13.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers610.7%7.2%00.0%7.8%+6+10.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers47.1%20.4%36.5%24.3%+1+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated58.9%2.2%00.0%1.8%+5+8.9pp
Total56100.0%100.0%46100.0%100.0%+100.0pp