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 Coromandel Valley (part), accounting for 32.6% (769 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 763 people and 24.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Coromandel Valley (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Coromandel Valley (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coromandel Valley (part), with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
327
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-20.3pp
327
13.9%
-20.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
769
% of total
32.6%
Change from 2016
+24.7pp
769
32.6%
+24.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
286
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
286
12.1%
+8.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
290
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
290
12.3%
+4.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
310
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
310
13.2%
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
166
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
166
7.0%
+7.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
45
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-9.9pp
45
1.9%
-9.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
134
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-10.1pp
134
5.7%
-10.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
32
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
32
1.4%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+301
-20.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+763
+24.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+283
+8.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+284
+4.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+303
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+166
+7.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+36
-9.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+122
-10.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+32
+1.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Coromandel Valley (part). 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 | 327 | 13.9% | 10.7% | 26 | 34.2% | 9.9% | +301 | -20.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 769 | 32.6% | 17.5% | 6 | 7.9% | 16.0% | +763 | +24.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 286 | 12.1% | 16.3% | 3 | 3.9% | 16.7% | +283 | +8.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 290 | 12.3% | 14.8% | 6 | 7.9% | 13.7% | +284 | +4.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 310 | 13.2% | 13.6% | 7 | 9.2% | 14.5% | +303 | +4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 166 | 7.0% | 9.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.0% | +166 | +7.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 45 | 1.9% | 5.6% | 9 | 11.8% | 5.9% | +36 | -9.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 134 | 5.7% | 10.3% | 12 | 15.8% | 10.8% | +122 | -10.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 32 | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.4% | +32 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 2,357 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 76 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,281 | 0.0pp |