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 Mypolonga, accounting for 19.9% (47 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (12.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 11 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mypolonga - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mypolonga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mypolonga, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
47
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
47
19.9%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
23
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
23
9.7%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
44
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
44
18.6%
+4.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
32
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
32
13.6%
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
25
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
25
10.6%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
13
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
13
5.5%
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
19
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
19
8.1%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
34
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
34
14.4%
-4.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
3
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
3
1.3%
-3.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+3
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-1
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+10
+4.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+8
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+5
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-9
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+2
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-11
-4.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-8
-3.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mypolonga. 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 | 47 | 19.9% | 12.2% | 44 | 18.0% | 11.1% | +3 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 23 | 9.7% | 9.7% | 24 | 9.8% | 9.0% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 44 | 18.6% | 13.8% | 34 | 13.9% | 13.3% | +10 | +4.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 32 | 13.6% | 14.5% | 24 | 9.8% | 12.0% | +8 | +3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 25 | 10.6% | 10.0% | 20 | 8.2% | 10.1% | +5 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 13 | 5.5% | 10.0% | 22 | 9.0% | 10.6% | -9 | -3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 19 | 8.1% | 7.2% | 17 | 7.0% | 7.8% | +2 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 34 | 14.4% | 20.4% | 45 | 18.4% | 24.3% | -11 | -4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 3 | 1.3% | 2.2% | 11 | 4.5% | 1.8% | -8 | -3.2pp |
| Total | 236 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 244 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |