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 Seaford Meadows, accounting for 17% (442 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 171 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Seaford Meadows - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Seaford Meadows in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Seaford Meadows, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
287
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
287
11.0%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
442
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
442
17.0%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
427
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
427
16.4%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
389
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
389
15.0%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
380
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
380
14.6%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
266
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
266
10.2%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
145
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
145
5.6%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
231
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
231
8.9%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
39
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
39
1.5%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+68
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+97
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+171
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+171
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+110
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+89
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+21
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+86
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Seaford Meadows. 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 | 287 | 11.0% | 10.7% | 219 | 12.3% | 9.9% | +68 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 442 | 17.0% | 17.5% | 345 | 19.3% | 16.0% | +97 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 427 | 16.4% | 16.3% | 256 | 14.4% | 16.7% | +171 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 389 | 15.0% | 14.8% | 218 | 12.2% | 13.7% | +171 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 380 | 14.6% | 13.6% | 270 | 15.1% | 14.5% | +110 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 266 | 10.2% | 9.5% | 177 | 9.9% | 11.0% | +89 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 145 | 5.6% | 5.6% | 124 | 7.0% | 5.9% | +21 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 231 | 8.9% | 10.3% | 145 | 8.1% | 10.8% | +86 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 39 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 40 | 2.2% | 1.4% | -1 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 2,598 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,783 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +815 | 0.0pp |