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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Davoren Park, accounting for 24.1% (438 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (15.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 64 people and 1.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Davoren Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Davoren Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Davoren Park, with comparison markers for Playford (C).

Davoren Park
Playford (C)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

107

% of total

5.9%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

105

% of total

5.8%

Change from 2016

-0.1pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

222

% of total

12.2%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

267

% of total

14.7%

Change from 2016

+1.3pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

155

% of total

8.5%

Change from 2016

-1.0pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

174

% of total

9.6%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

286

% of total

15.7%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

438

% of total

24.1%

Change from 2016

-1.1pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

58

% of total

3.2%

Change from 2016

+0.1pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Davoren Park. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).

Occupation of employment for Davoren Park. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
Occupation of employment for Davoren Park. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Playford (C)%Count%Playford (C)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers1075.9%9.0%664.4%8.9%+41+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals1055.8%10.5%905.9%9.8%+15-0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers22212.2%14.5%19312.7%15.2%+29-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers26714.7%15.1%20313.4%13.8%+64+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers1558.5%12.2%1449.5%12.4%+11-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers1749.6%9.6%1489.8%10.8%+26-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers28615.7%11.2%24516.2%11.3%+41-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers43824.1%15.6%38225.2%15.9%+56-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated583.2%2.4%473.1%1.9%+11+0.1pp
Total1,820100.0%100.0%1,517100.0%100.0%+3030.0pp