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 Noarlunga Downs, accounting for 16.6% (294 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (16.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 272 people, while its share fell by 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Noarlunga Downs - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Noarlunga Downs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Noarlunga Downs, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
175
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
175
9.9%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
274
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
274
15.5%
+7.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
294
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
294
16.6%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
280
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
280
15.8%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
229
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
229
12.9%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
193
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
193
10.9%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
110
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
110
6.2%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
183
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
183
10.3%
-5.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
34
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
34
1.9%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+162
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+265
+7.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+272
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+261
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+218
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+183
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+103
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+165
-5.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+34
+1.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Noarlunga Downs. 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 | 175 | 9.9% | 10.7% | 13 | 11.4% | 9.9% | +162 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 274 | 15.5% | 17.5% | 9 | 7.9% | 16.0% | +265 | +7.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 294 | 16.6% | 16.3% | 22 | 19.3% | 16.7% | +272 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 280 | 15.8% | 14.8% | 19 | 16.7% | 13.7% | +261 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 229 | 12.9% | 13.6% | 11 | 9.6% | 14.5% | +218 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 193 | 10.9% | 9.5% | 10 | 8.8% | 11.0% | +183 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 110 | 6.2% | 5.6% | 7 | 6.1% | 5.9% | +103 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 183 | 10.3% | 10.3% | 18 | 15.8% | 10.8% | +165 | -5.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 34 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.4% | +34 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 1,773 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,659 | 0.0pp |