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 Elizabeth Downs, accounting for 20.6% (312 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (15.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 101 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Elizabeth Downs - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Elizabeth Downs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elizabeth Downs, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
86
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
86
5.7%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
101
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
101
6.7%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
210
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
210
13.9%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
229
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
229
15.1%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
152
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
152
10.0%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
147
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
147
9.7%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
217
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
217
14.3%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
312
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
312
20.6%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
56
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
56
3.7%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+23
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+27
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+71
0.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+49
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+58
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+55
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+101
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+85
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+37
+1.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Elizabeth Downs. 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 | 86 | 5.7% | 9.0% | 63 | 6.3% | 8.9% | +23 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 101 | 6.7% | 10.5% | 74 | 7.4% | 9.8% | +27 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 210 | 13.9% | 14.5% | 139 | 13.9% | 15.2% | +71 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 229 | 15.1% | 15.1% | 180 | 18.0% | 13.8% | +49 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 152 | 10.0% | 12.2% | 94 | 9.4% | 12.4% | +58 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 147 | 9.7% | 9.6% | 92 | 9.2% | 10.8% | +55 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 217 | 14.3% | 11.2% | 116 | 11.6% | 11.3% | +101 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 312 | 20.6% | 15.6% | 227 | 22.7% | 15.9% | +85 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 56 | 3.7% | 2.4% | 19 | 1.9% | 1.9% | +37 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 1,513 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,002 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +511 | 0.0pp |