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 East, accounting for 20.4% (282 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (15.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 65 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Elizabeth East - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Elizabeth East in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elizabeth East, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
85
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
85
6.1%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
99
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
99
7.2%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
216
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
216
15.6%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
200
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
200
14.5%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
154
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
154
11.1%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
142
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
142
10.3%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
173
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
173
12.5%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
282
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
282
20.4%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
43
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
43
3.1%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+30
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
0
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+56
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+28
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+19
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-6
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+5
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+65
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+25
+1.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Elizabeth East. 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 | 85 | 6.1% | 9.0% | 55 | 4.7% | 8.9% | +30 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 99 | 7.2% | 10.5% | 99 | 8.4% | 9.8% | 0 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 216 | 15.6% | 14.5% | 160 | 13.6% | 15.2% | +56 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 200 | 14.5% | 15.1% | 172 | 14.6% | 13.8% | +28 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 154 | 11.1% | 12.2% | 135 | 11.5% | 12.4% | +19 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 142 | 10.3% | 9.6% | 148 | 12.6% | 10.8% | -6 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 173 | 12.5% | 11.2% | 168 | 14.3% | 11.3% | +5 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 282 | 20.4% | 15.6% | 217 | 18.5% | 15.9% | +65 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 43 | 3.1% | 2.4% | 18 | 1.5% | 1.9% | +25 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 1,384 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,175 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +209 | 0.0pp |