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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Northern Heights, accounting for 18.8% (25 people). This share was lower than Murray Bridge (RC) (20.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 602 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Northern Heights - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Northern Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Northern Heights, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
14
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
14
10.5%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
7
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
7
5.3%
-6.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
24
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
24
18.0%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
20
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
20
15.0%
+5.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
10
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
10
7.5%
-5.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
19
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
19
14.3%
+5.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
11
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
11
8.3%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
25
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
25
18.8%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
0
0.0%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-317
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-324
-6.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-397
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-258
+5.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-352
-5.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-227
+5.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-225
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-602
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-35
-1.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Northern Heights. 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 | 14 | 10.5% | 12.2% | 331 | 11.5% | 11.1% | -317 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 7 | 5.3% | 9.7% | 331 | 11.5% | 9.0% | -324 | -6.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 24 | 18.0% | 13.8% | 421 | 14.6% | 13.3% | -397 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 20 | 15.0% | 14.5% | 278 | 9.7% | 12.0% | -258 | +5.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 10 | 7.5% | 10.0% | 362 | 12.6% | 10.1% | -352 | -5.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 19 | 14.3% | 10.0% | 246 | 8.6% | 10.6% | -227 | +5.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 11 | 8.3% | 7.2% | 236 | 8.2% | 7.8% | -225 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 25 | 18.8% | 20.4% | 627 | 21.8% | 24.3% | -602 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% | 35 | 1.2% | 1.8% | -35 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 133 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,874 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,741 | 0.0pp |