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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Murray Bridge North, accounting for 24.6% (15 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (12.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 14 people and 22 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Murray Bridge North - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Murray Bridge North 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 North, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).

Murray Bridge North
Murray Bridge (RC)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

15

% of total

24.6%

Change from 2016

+8.7pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

6

% of total

9.8%

Change from 2016

+5.0pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

4

% of total

6.6%

Change from 2016

-22.0pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-7.9pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

9

% of total

14.8%

Change from 2016

+2.1pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

7

% of total

11.5%

Change from 2016

+6.7pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

5

% of total

8.2%

Change from 2016

+1.9pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

7

% of total

11.5%

Change from 2016

-1.2pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Murray Bridge North. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murray Bridge (RC).

Occupation of employment for Murray Bridge North. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murray Bridge (RC).
Occupation of employment for Murray Bridge North. 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 Managers1524.6%12.2%1015.9%11.1%+5+8.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals69.8%9.7%34.8%9.0%+3+5.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers46.6%13.8%1828.6%13.3%-14-22.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers00.0%14.5%57.9%12.0%-5-7.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers914.8%10.0%812.7%10.1%+1+2.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers711.5%10.0%34.8%10.6%+4+6.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers58.2%7.2%46.3%7.8%+1+1.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers711.5%20.4%812.7%24.3%-1-1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated00.0%2.2%00.0%1.8%00.0pp
Total61100.0%100.0%63100.0%100.0%-20.0pp