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 Hackham, accounting for 18.4% (344 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (16.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 89 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Hackham - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Hackham in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hackham, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
133
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
133
7.1%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
198
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
198
10.6%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
344
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
344
18.4%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
336
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
336
18.0%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
245
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
245
13.1%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
205
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
205
11.0%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
150
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
150
8.0%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
224
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
224
12.0%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
28
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
28
1.5%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+24
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+48
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+48
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+89
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+27
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+19
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+19
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+2
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+5
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Hackham. 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 | 133 | 7.1% | 10.7% | 109 | 6.9% | 9.9% | +24 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 198 | 10.6% | 17.5% | 150 | 9.5% | 16.0% | +48 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 344 | 18.4% | 16.3% | 296 | 18.7% | 16.7% | +48 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 336 | 18.0% | 14.8% | 247 | 15.6% | 13.7% | +89 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 245 | 13.1% | 13.6% | 218 | 13.8% | 14.5% | +27 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 205 | 11.0% | 9.5% | 186 | 11.7% | 11.0% | +19 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 150 | 8.0% | 5.6% | 131 | 8.3% | 5.9% | +19 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 224 | 12.0% | 10.3% | 222 | 14.0% | 10.8% | +2 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 28 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 23 | 1.5% | 1.4% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 1,868 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,583 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +285 | 0.0pp |