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, accounting for 25.7% (305 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 54 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Willunga - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Willunga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Willunga, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
181
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
181
15.2%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
305
% of total
25.7%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
305
25.7%
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
158
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
158
13.3%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
150
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
150
12.6%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
125
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
125
10.5%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
76
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
76
6.4%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
46
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
46
3.9%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
125
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
125
10.5%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
17
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
17
1.4%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+45
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+54
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-14
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+18
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-11
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-11
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-6
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+14
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Willunga. 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 | 181 | 15.2% | 10.7% | 136 | 12.4% | 9.9% | +45 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 305 | 25.7% | 17.5% | 251 | 22.8% | 16.0% | +54 | +2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 158 | 13.3% | 16.3% | 172 | 15.7% | 16.7% | -14 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 150 | 12.6% | 14.8% | 132 | 12.0% | 13.7% | +18 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 125 | 10.5% | 13.6% | 136 | 12.4% | 14.5% | -11 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 76 | 6.4% | 9.5% | 87 | 7.9% | 11.0% | -11 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 46 | 3.9% | 5.6% | 52 | 4.7% | 5.9% | -6 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 125 | 10.5% | 10.3% | 111 | 10.1% | 10.8% | +14 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 17 | 1.4% | 1.7% | 20 | 1.8% | 1.4% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 1,189 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,099 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +90 | 0.0pp |