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 White Sands, accounting for 20.5% (18 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (12.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 17 people and 19.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
White Sands - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for White Sands in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for White Sands, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
18
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-42.0pp
18
20.5%
-42.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
17
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
+19.3pp
17
19.3%
+19.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
16
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+18.2pp
16
18.2%
+18.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
13
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+14.8pp
13
14.8%
+14.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
7
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
7
8.0%
+8.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
6
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
6
6.8%
+6.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
10
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
10
11.4%
+11.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
6
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
6
6.8%
+6.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+13
-42.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+17
+19.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+16
+18.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+13
+14.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+7
+8.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+6
+6.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
0
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+10
+11.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+6
+6.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for White Sands. 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 | 18 | 20.5% | 12.2% | 5 | 62.5% | 11.1% | +13 | -42.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 17 | 19.3% | 9.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.0% | +17 | +19.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 16 | 18.2% | 13.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.3% | +16 | +18.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 13 | 14.8% | 14.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% | +13 | +14.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 7 | 8.0% | 10.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.1% | +7 | +8.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 6 | 6.8% | 10.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.6% | +6 | +6.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 0 | 0.0% | 7.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 10 | 11.4% | 20.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 24.3% | +10 | +11.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 6 | 6.8% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% | +6 | +6.8pp |
| Total | 88 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +80 | 0.0pp |