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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Riverglades, accounting for 15.4% (63 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 17 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Riverglades - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Riverglades in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Riverglades, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
59
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
59
14.4%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
55
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
55
13.4%
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
60
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
60
14.7%
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
63
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
63
15.4%
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
49
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
49
12.0%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
40
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
40
9.8%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
29
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
29
7.1%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
52
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
52
12.7%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
8
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
8
2.0%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+12
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+17
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-10
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+14
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-4
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-7
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
0
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+1
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
+1.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Riverglades. 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 | 59 | 14.4% | 12.2% | 47 | 11.9% | 11.1% | +12 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 55 | 13.4% | 9.7% | 38 | 9.6% | 9.0% | +17 | +3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 60 | 14.7% | 13.8% | 70 | 17.8% | 13.3% | -10 | -3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 63 | 15.4% | 14.5% | 49 | 12.4% | 12.0% | +14 | +3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 49 | 12.0% | 10.0% | 53 | 13.5% | 10.1% | -4 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 40 | 9.8% | 10.0% | 47 | 11.9% | 10.6% | -7 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 29 | 7.1% | 7.2% | 29 | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 52 | 12.7% | 20.4% | 51 | 12.9% | 24.3% | +1 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 8 | 2.0% | 2.2% | 4 | 1.0% | 1.8% | +4 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 409 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 394 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |