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 McLaren Flat, accounting for 18.5% (161 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 42 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
McLaren Flat - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for McLaren Flat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for McLaren Flat, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
131
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
131
15.1%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
161
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
161
18.5%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
119
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
119
13.7%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
106
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
106
12.2%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
136
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
136
15.7%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
61
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
61
7.0%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
42
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
42
4.8%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
106
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
106
12.2%
+4.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
12
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
12
1.4%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+1
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+16
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-14
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+19
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+13
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-6
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-5
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+42
+4.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+5
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for McLaren Flat. 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 | 131 | 15.1% | 10.7% | 130 | 16.3% | 9.9% | +1 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 161 | 18.5% | 17.5% | 145 | 18.2% | 16.0% | +16 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 119 | 13.7% | 16.3% | 133 | 16.7% | 16.7% | -14 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 106 | 12.2% | 14.8% | 87 | 10.9% | 13.7% | +19 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 136 | 15.7% | 13.6% | 123 | 15.4% | 14.5% | +13 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 61 | 7.0% | 9.5% | 67 | 8.4% | 11.0% | -6 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 42 | 4.8% | 5.6% | 47 | 5.9% | 5.9% | -5 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 106 | 12.2% | 10.3% | 64 | 8.0% | 10.8% | +42 | +4.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 12 | 1.4% | 1.7% | 7 | 0.9% | 1.4% | +5 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 868 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 798 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +70 | 0.0pp |