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 Willunga South, accounting for 26.6% (64 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 43 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Willunga South - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Willunga South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Willunga South, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
25
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
25
10.4%
-8.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
64
% of total
26.6%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
64
26.6%
+11.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
40
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
40
16.6%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
31
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
31
12.9%
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
29
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
29
12.0%
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
14
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
14
5.8%
-6.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
13
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
13
5.4%
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
20
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
20
8.3%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
8
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
8
3.3%
-1.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-2
-8.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+43
+11.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+19
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+9
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+18
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-3
-6.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+13
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+4
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
-1.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Willunga South. 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 | 25 | 10.4% | 10.7% | 27 | 19.0% | 9.9% | -2 | -8.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 64 | 26.6% | 17.5% | 21 | 14.8% | 16.0% | +43 | +11.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 40 | 16.6% | 16.3% | 21 | 14.8% | 16.7% | +19 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 31 | 12.9% | 14.8% | 22 | 15.5% | 13.7% | +9 | -2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 29 | 12.0% | 13.6% | 11 | 7.7% | 14.5% | +18 | +4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 14 | 5.8% | 9.5% | 17 | 12.0% | 11.0% | -3 | -6.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 13 | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.9% | +13 | +5.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 20 | 8.3% | 10.3% | 16 | 11.3% | 10.8% | +4 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 8 | 3.3% | 1.7% | 7 | 4.9% | 1.4% | +1 | -1.6pp |
| Total | 241 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 142 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +99 | 0.0pp |