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 Flagstaff Hill, accounting for 26.3% (1,408 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,408 people and 26.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Flagstaff Hill - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Flagstaff Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Flagstaff Hill, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
770
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-39.9pp
770
14.4%
-39.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,408
% of total
26.3%
Change from 2016
+26.3pp
1,408
26.3%
+26.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
670
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
670
12.5%
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
709
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
709
13.2%
+6.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
746
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
746
13.9%
+7.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
438
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
438
8.2%
+8.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
188
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
188
3.5%
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
347
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
347
6.5%
-8.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
79
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
79
1.5%
+1.5pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+745
-39.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,408
+26.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+667
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+706
+6.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+743
+7.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+438
+8.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+188
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+340
-8.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+79
+1.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Flagstaff Hill. 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 | 770 | 14.4% | 10.7% | 25 | 54.3% | 9.9% | +745 | -39.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,408 | 26.3% | 17.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.0% | +1,408 | +26.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 670 | 12.5% | 16.3% | 3 | 6.5% | 16.7% | +667 | +6.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 709 | 13.2% | 14.8% | 3 | 6.5% | 13.7% | +706 | +6.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 746 | 13.9% | 13.6% | 3 | 6.5% | 14.5% | +743 | +7.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 438 | 8.2% | 9.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.0% | +438 | +8.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 188 | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.9% | +188 | +3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 347 | 6.5% | 10.3% | 7 | 15.2% | 10.8% | +340 | -8.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 79 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.4% | +79 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 5,362 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,316 | 0.0pp |