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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Aldinga Beach, accounting for 16.8% (788 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (16.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 124 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Aldinga Beach - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Aldinga Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Aldinga Beach, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
491
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
491
10.4%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
669
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
669
14.2%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
788
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
788
16.8%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
716
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
716
15.2%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
559
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
559
11.9%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
497
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
497
10.6%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
256
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
256
5.4%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
638
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
638
13.6%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
85
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
85
1.8%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+112
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+124
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+18
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+67
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+67
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+5
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-30
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+96
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+19
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Aldinga Beach. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Onkaparinga (C)% | Count | % | Onkaparinga (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 491 | 10.4% | 10.7% | 379 | 9.0% | 9.9% | +112 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 669 | 14.2% | 17.5% | 545 | 12.9% | 16.0% | +124 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 788 | 16.8% | 16.3% | 770 | 18.3% | 16.7% | +18 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 716 | 15.2% | 14.8% | 649 | 15.4% | 13.7% | +67 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 559 | 11.9% | 13.6% | 492 | 11.7% | 14.5% | +67 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 497 | 10.6% | 9.5% | 492 | 11.7% | 11.0% | +5 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 256 | 5.4% | 5.6% | 286 | 6.8% | 5.9% | -30 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 638 | 13.6% | 10.3% | 542 | 12.9% | 10.8% | +96 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 85 | 1.8% | 1.7% | 66 | 1.6% | 1.4% | +19 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 4,699 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,217 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +482 | 0.0pp |