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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Seaford Rise, accounting for 17.5% (498 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (14.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 81 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Seaford Rise - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Seaford Rise in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Seaford Rise, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
288
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
288
10.1%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
423
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
423
14.8%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
458
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
458
16.1%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
498
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
498
17.5%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
391
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
391
13.7%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
269
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
269
9.4%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
185
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
185
6.5%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
280
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
280
9.8%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
54
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
54
1.9%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+37
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+30
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-5
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+81
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-14
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-54
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+27
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-24
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+18
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Seaford Rise. 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 | 288 | 10.1% | 10.7% | 251 | 9.2% | 9.9% | +37 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 423 | 14.8% | 17.5% | 393 | 14.3% | 16.0% | +30 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 458 | 16.1% | 16.3% | 463 | 16.9% | 16.7% | -5 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 498 | 17.5% | 14.8% | 417 | 15.2% | 13.7% | +81 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 391 | 13.7% | 13.6% | 405 | 14.8% | 14.5% | -14 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 269 | 9.4% | 9.5% | 323 | 11.8% | 11.0% | -54 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 185 | 6.5% | 5.6% | 158 | 5.8% | 5.9% | +27 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 280 | 9.8% | 10.3% | 304 | 11.1% | 10.8% | -24 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 54 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 36 | 1.3% | 1.4% | +18 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 2,853 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,743 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +110 | 0.0pp |