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 Craigmore, accounting for 15.8% (785 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (15.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 780 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Craigmore - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Craigmore in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Craigmore, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
436
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
436
8.8%
+8.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
543
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
543
10.9%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
766
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-17.0pp
766
15.4%
-17.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
785
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
785
15.8%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
619
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
619
12.4%
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
489
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
489
9.8%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
538
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
538
10.8%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
707
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-10.1pp
707
14.2%
-10.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
97
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
97
1.9%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+436
+8.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+539
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+754
-17.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+780
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+616
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+486
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+535
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+698
-10.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+97
+1.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Craigmore. 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 | 436 | 8.8% | 9.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.9% | +436 | +8.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 543 | 10.9% | 10.5% | 4 | 10.8% | 9.8% | +539 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 766 | 15.4% | 14.5% | 12 | 32.4% | 15.2% | +754 | -17.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 785 | 15.8% | 15.1% | 5 | 13.5% | 13.8% | +780 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 619 | 12.4% | 12.2% | 3 | 8.1% | 12.4% | +616 | +4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 489 | 9.8% | 9.6% | 3 | 8.1% | 10.8% | +486 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 538 | 10.8% | 11.2% | 3 | 8.1% | 11.3% | +535 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 707 | 14.2% | 15.6% | 9 | 24.3% | 15.9% | +698 | -10.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 97 | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | +97 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 4,982 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,945 | 0.0pp |