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 Moana, accounting for 18.7% (317 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 92 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Moana - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Moana in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moana, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
172
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
172
10.1%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
317
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
317
18.7%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
304
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
304
17.9%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
254
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
254
15.0%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
230
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
230
13.6%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
161
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
161
9.5%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
78
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
78
4.6%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
147
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
147
8.7%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
29
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
29
1.7%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+43
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+92
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+75
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+49
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+62
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+11
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+10
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+30
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+14
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Moana. 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 | 172 | 10.1% | 10.7% | 129 | 10.0% | 9.9% | +43 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 317 | 18.7% | 17.5% | 225 | 17.4% | 16.0% | +92 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 304 | 17.9% | 16.3% | 229 | 17.7% | 16.7% | +75 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 254 | 15.0% | 14.8% | 205 | 15.8% | 13.7% | +49 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 230 | 13.6% | 13.6% | 168 | 13.0% | 14.5% | +62 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 161 | 9.5% | 9.5% | 150 | 11.6% | 11.0% | +11 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 78 | 4.6% | 5.6% | 68 | 5.2% | 5.9% | +10 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 147 | 8.7% | 10.3% | 117 | 9.0% | 10.8% | +30 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 29 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 15 | 1.2% | 1.4% | +14 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 1,697 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,296 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +401 | 0.0pp |