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 Blakeview, accounting for 15.9% (700 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (15.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 242 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Blakeview - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Blakeview in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blakeview, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
429
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
429
9.7%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
658
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
658
14.9%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
619
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
619
14.1%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
700
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
700
15.9%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
586
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
586
13.3%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
410
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
410
9.3%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
428
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
428
9.7%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
489
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
489
11.1%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
76
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
76
1.7%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+116
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+242
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+68
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+198
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+116
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+13
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+120
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+75
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+29
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Blakeview. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 429 | 9.7% | 9.0% | 313 | 9.2% | 8.9% | +116 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 658 | 14.9% | 10.5% | 416 | 12.2% | 9.8% | +242 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 619 | 14.1% | 14.5% | 551 | 16.2% | 15.2% | +68 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 700 | 15.9% | 15.1% | 502 | 14.7% | 13.8% | +198 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 586 | 13.3% | 12.2% | 470 | 13.8% | 12.4% | +116 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 410 | 9.3% | 9.6% | 397 | 11.7% | 10.8% | +13 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 428 | 9.7% | 11.2% | 308 | 9.0% | 11.3% | +120 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 489 | 11.1% | 15.6% | 414 | 12.2% | 15.9% | +75 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 76 | 1.7% | 2.4% | 47 | 1.4% | 1.9% | +29 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 4,403 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,407 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +996 | 0.0pp |