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 Old Noarlunga, accounting for 19.6% (144 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (16.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 31 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Old Noarlunga - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Old Noarlunga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Old Noarlunga, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
75
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
75
10.2%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
98
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
98
13.3%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
144
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
144
19.6%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
97
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
97
13.2%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
81
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
81
11.0%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
58
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
58
7.9%
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
61
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
61
8.3%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
103
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
103
14.0%
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
13
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
13
1.8%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+11
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+19
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+23
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+4
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-10
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-15
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+13
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+31
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Old Noarlunga. 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 | 75 | 10.2% | 10.7% | 64 | 9.8% | 9.9% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 98 | 13.3% | 17.5% | 79 | 12.1% | 16.0% | +19 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 144 | 19.6% | 16.3% | 121 | 18.5% | 16.7% | +23 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 97 | 13.2% | 14.8% | 93 | 14.2% | 13.7% | +4 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 81 | 11.0% | 13.6% | 91 | 13.9% | 14.5% | -10 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 58 | 7.9% | 9.5% | 73 | 11.2% | 11.0% | -15 | -3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 61 | 8.3% | 5.6% | 48 | 7.3% | 5.9% | +13 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 103 | 14.0% | 10.3% | 72 | 11.0% | 10.8% | +31 | +3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 13 | 1.8% | 1.7% | 14 | 2.1% | 1.4% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 735 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 654 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +81 | 0.0pp |