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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Blewitt Springs, accounting for 20.5% (38 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 38 people and 20.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Blewitt Springs - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Blewitt Springs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blewitt Springs, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
37
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
37
20.0%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
38
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
+20.5pp
38
20.5%
+20.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
35
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+18.9pp
35
18.9%
+18.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
20
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-15.9pp
20
10.8%
-15.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
17
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
17
9.2%
+9.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
14
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
14
7.6%
+7.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
8
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-15.7pp
8
4.3%
-15.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
13
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
13
7.0%
+7.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
3
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
3
1.6%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+34
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+38
+20.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+35
+18.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+16
-15.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+17
+9.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+14
+7.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+5
-15.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+13
+7.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
+1.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Blewitt Springs. 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 | 37 | 20.0% | 10.7% | 3 | 20.0% | 9.9% | +34 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 38 | 20.5% | 17.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.0% | +38 | +20.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 35 | 18.9% | 16.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.7% | +35 | +18.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 20 | 10.8% | 14.8% | 4 | 26.7% | 13.7% | +16 | -15.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 17 | 9.2% | 13.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.5% | +17 | +9.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 14 | 7.6% | 9.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.0% | +14 | +7.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 8 | 4.3% | 5.6% | 3 | 20.0% | 5.9% | +5 | -15.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 13 | 7.0% | 10.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% | +13 | +7.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 3 | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.4% | +3 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 185 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +170 | 0.0pp |