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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Hackham West, accounting for 18% (226 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (14.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 226 people and 18 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Hackham West - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Hackham West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hackham West, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
93
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
93
7.4%
+7.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
116
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
116
9.2%
+9.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
199
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+15.9pp
199
15.9%
+15.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
226
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+18.0pp
226
18.0%
+18.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
143
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
143
11.4%
+11.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
129
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
129
10.3%
+10.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
120
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
120
9.6%
+9.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
206
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
+16.4pp
206
16.4%
+16.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
34
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
34
2.7%
+2.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+93
+7.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+116
+9.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+199
+15.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+226
+18.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+143
+11.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+129
+10.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+120
+9.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+206
+16.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+34
+2.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Hackham West. 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 | 93 | 7.4% | 10.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% | +93 | +7.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 116 | 9.2% | 17.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.0% | +116 | +9.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 199 | 15.9% | 16.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.7% | +199 | +15.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 226 | 18.0% | 14.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.7% | +226 | +18.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 143 | 11.4% | 13.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.5% | +143 | +11.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 129 | 10.3% | 9.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.0% | +129 | +10.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 120 | 9.6% | 5.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.9% | +120 | +9.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 206 | 16.4% | 10.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% | +206 | +16.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 34 | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.4% | +34 | +2.7pp |
| Total | 1,255 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,252 | 0.0pp |