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 Murray Bridge East, accounting for 18.5% (112 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (13.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 63 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Murray Bridge East - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Murray Bridge East in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Murray Bridge East, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
84
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
84
13.9%
-4.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
81
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
81
13.4%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
112
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
112
18.5%
+4.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
82
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
82
13.6%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
74
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
74
12.3%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
52
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
52
8.6%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
43
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
43
7.1%
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
78
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
78
12.9%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
9
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
9
1.5%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+17
-4.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+37
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+63
+4.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+40
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+38
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+14
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+5
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+28
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+6
+0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Murray Bridge East. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murray Bridge (RC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Murray Bridge (RC)% | Count | % | Murray Bridge (RC)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 84 | 13.9% | 12.2% | 67 | 18.7% | 11.1% | +17 | -4.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 81 | 13.4% | 9.7% | 44 | 12.3% | 9.0% | +37 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 112 | 18.5% | 13.8% | 49 | 13.7% | 13.3% | +63 | +4.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 82 | 13.6% | 14.5% | 42 | 11.7% | 12.0% | +40 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 74 | 12.3% | 10.0% | 36 | 10.1% | 10.1% | +38 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 52 | 8.6% | 10.0% | 38 | 10.6% | 10.6% | +14 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 43 | 7.1% | 7.2% | 38 | 10.6% | 7.8% | +5 | -3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 78 | 12.9% | 20.4% | 50 | 14.0% | 24.3% | +28 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 9 | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3 | 0.8% | 1.8% | +6 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 604 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 358 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +246 | 0.0pp |