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 Reynella, accounting for 16.6% (277 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 38 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Old Reynella - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Old Reynella in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Old Reynella, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
151
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
151
9.0%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
269
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
269
16.1%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
277
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
277
16.6%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
245
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
245
14.7%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
253
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
253
15.1%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
179
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
179
10.7%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
89
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
89
5.3%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
174
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
174
10.4%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
31
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
31
1.9%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+25
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+37
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-16
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+38
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-15
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-1
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-12
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-1
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+16
+1.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Old Reynella. 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 | 151 | 9.0% | 10.7% | 126 | 7.9% | 9.9% | +25 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 269 | 16.1% | 17.5% | 232 | 14.6% | 16.0% | +37 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 277 | 16.6% | 16.3% | 293 | 18.5% | 16.7% | -16 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 245 | 14.7% | 14.8% | 207 | 13.1% | 13.7% | +38 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 253 | 15.1% | 13.6% | 268 | 16.9% | 14.5% | -15 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 179 | 10.7% | 9.5% | 180 | 11.3% | 11.0% | -1 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 89 | 5.3% | 5.6% | 101 | 6.4% | 5.9% | -12 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 174 | 10.4% | 10.3% | 175 | 11.0% | 10.8% | -1 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 31 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 15 | 0.9% | 1.4% | +16 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 1,671 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,586 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +85 | 0.0pp |