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 Seaford (SA), accounting for 18.1% (337 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (16.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 312 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Seaford (SA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Seaford (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Seaford (SA), with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
183
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-12.7pp
183
9.8%
-12.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
303
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
303
16.2%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
337
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
337
18.1%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
273
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
273
14.6%
+11.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
242
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
242
13.0%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
171
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
171
9.2%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
108
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
108
5.8%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
221
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
221
11.8%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
27
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
27
1.4%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+145
-12.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+272
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+312
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+268
+11.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+221
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+160
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+99
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+201
0.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+20
-2.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Seaford (SA). 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 | 183 | 9.8% | 10.7% | 38 | 22.5% | 9.9% | +145 | -12.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 303 | 16.2% | 17.5% | 31 | 18.3% | 16.0% | +272 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 337 | 18.1% | 16.3% | 25 | 14.8% | 16.7% | +312 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 273 | 14.6% | 14.8% | 5 | 3.0% | 13.7% | +268 | +11.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 242 | 13.0% | 13.6% | 21 | 12.4% | 14.5% | +221 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 171 | 9.2% | 9.5% | 11 | 6.5% | 11.0% | +160 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 108 | 5.8% | 5.6% | 9 | 5.3% | 5.9% | +99 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 221 | 11.8% | 10.3% | 20 | 11.8% | 10.8% | +201 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 27 | 1.4% | 1.7% | 7 | 4.1% | 1.4% | +20 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 1,866 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 169 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,697 | 0.0pp |