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 Grove, accounting for 24% (157 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (15.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 30 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Elizabeth Grove - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Elizabeth Grove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elizabeth Grove, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
28
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
28
4.3%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
43
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
43
6.6%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
93
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
93
14.2%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
80
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
80
12.2%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
69
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
69
10.6%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
69
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
69
10.6%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
98
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
98
15.0%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
157
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
157
24.0%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
20
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
20
3.1%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+5
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+3
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+12
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+12
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+18
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+18
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+1
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+30
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-2
-0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Elizabeth Grove. 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 | 28 | 4.3% | 9.0% | 23 | 4.1% | 8.9% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 43 | 6.6% | 10.5% | 40 | 7.1% | 9.8% | +3 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 93 | 14.2% | 14.5% | 81 | 14.3% | 15.2% | +12 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 80 | 12.2% | 15.1% | 68 | 12.0% | 13.8% | +12 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 69 | 10.6% | 12.2% | 51 | 9.0% | 12.4% | +18 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 69 | 10.6% | 9.6% | 51 | 9.0% | 10.8% | +18 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 98 | 15.0% | 11.2% | 97 | 17.1% | 11.3% | +1 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 157 | 24.0% | 15.6% | 127 | 22.4% | 15.9% | +30 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 20 | 3.1% | 2.4% | 22 | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 654 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 566 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +88 | 0.0pp |