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 Park, accounting for 21.2% (279 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (15.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 62 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Elizabeth Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Elizabeth Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elizabeth Park, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
81
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
81
6.1%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
94
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
94
7.1%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
163
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
163
12.4%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
208
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
208
15.8%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
129
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
129
9.8%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
125
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
125
9.5%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
178
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
178
13.5%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
279
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
279
21.2%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
61
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
61
4.6%
+2.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+18
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+20
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+24
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+28
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+35
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+33
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+62
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+52
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+42
+2.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Elizabeth Park. 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 | 81 | 6.1% | 9.0% | 63 | 6.3% | 8.9% | +18 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 94 | 7.1% | 10.5% | 74 | 7.4% | 9.8% | +20 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 163 | 12.4% | 14.5% | 139 | 13.9% | 15.2% | +24 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 208 | 15.8% | 15.1% | 180 | 18.0% | 13.8% | +28 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 129 | 9.8% | 12.2% | 94 | 9.4% | 12.4% | +35 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 125 | 9.5% | 9.6% | 92 | 9.2% | 10.8% | +33 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 178 | 13.5% | 11.2% | 116 | 11.6% | 11.3% | +62 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 279 | 21.2% | 15.6% | 227 | 22.7% | 15.9% | +52 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 61 | 4.6% | 2.4% | 19 | 1.9% | 1.9% | +42 | +2.7pp |
| Total | 1,319 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,002 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +317 | 0.0pp |