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 Reynella (part), accounting for 18.4% (431 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (16.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 431 people and 18.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Reynella (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Reynella (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Reynella (part), with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).

Reynella (part)
Onkaparinga (C)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

200

% of total

8.5%

Change from 2016

+8.5pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

347

% of total

14.8%

Change from 2016

+14.8pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

431

% of total

18.4%

Change from 2016

+18.4pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

341

% of total

14.6%

Change from 2016

+14.6pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

315

% of total

13.5%

Change from 2016

+13.5pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

241

% of total

10.3%

Change from 2016

+10.3pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

151

% of total

6.5%

Change from 2016

+6.5pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

289

% of total

12.4%

Change from 2016

+12.4pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

27

% of total

1.2%

Change from 2016

+1.2pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Reynella (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).

Occupation of employment for Reynella (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).
Occupation of employment for Reynella (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Onkaparinga (C)%Count%Onkaparinga (C)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers2008.5%10.7%00.0%9.9%+200+8.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals34714.8%17.5%00.0%16.0%+347+14.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers43118.4%16.3%00.0%16.7%+431+18.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers34114.6%14.8%00.0%13.7%+341+14.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers31513.5%13.6%00.0%14.5%+315+13.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers24110.3%9.5%00.0%11.0%+241+10.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers1516.5%5.6%00.0%5.9%+151+6.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers28912.4%10.3%00.0%10.8%+289+12.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated271.2%1.7%00.0%1.4%+27+1.2pp
Total2,340100.0%100.0%00.0%100.0%+2,340+100.0pp