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 North, accounting for 23.1% (235 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (15.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 33 people, while its share fell by 0.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Elizabeth North - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Elizabeth North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elizabeth North, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
66
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
66
6.5%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
63
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
63
6.2%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
132
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
132
13.0%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
156
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
156
15.3%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
98
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
98
9.6%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
110
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
110
10.8%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
127
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
127
12.5%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
235
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
235
23.1%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
29
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
29
2.9%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+13
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+26
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+22
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+9
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+6
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+18
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+15
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+33
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+14
+1.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Elizabeth North. 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 | 66 | 6.5% | 9.0% | 53 | 6.2% | 8.9% | +13 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 63 | 6.2% | 10.5% | 37 | 4.3% | 9.8% | +26 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 132 | 13.0% | 14.5% | 110 | 12.9% | 15.2% | +22 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 156 | 15.3% | 15.1% | 147 | 17.2% | 13.8% | +9 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 98 | 9.6% | 12.2% | 92 | 10.8% | 12.4% | +6 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 110 | 10.8% | 9.6% | 92 | 10.8% | 10.8% | +18 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 127 | 12.5% | 11.2% | 112 | 13.1% | 11.3% | +15 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 235 | 23.1% | 15.6% | 202 | 23.7% | 15.9% | +33 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 29 | 2.9% | 2.4% | 15 | 1.8% | 1.9% | +14 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 1,017 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 854 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +163 | 0.0pp |