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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Munno Para West, accounting for 15.7% (573 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (15.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 568 people and 7.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Munno Para West - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Munno Para West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Munno Para West, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
298
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-7.7pp
298
8.2%
-7.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
366
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
366
10.1%
+5.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
549
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-13.5pp
549
15.1%
-13.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
573
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
573
15.7%
+7.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
501
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
501
13.8%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
380
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
380
10.4%
+5.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
410
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
410
11.3%
+5.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
480
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
480
13.2%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
81
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
81
2.2%
+2.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+288
-7.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+363
+5.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+531
-13.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+568
+7.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+493
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+377
+5.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+406
+5.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+472
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+81
+2.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Munno Para West. 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 | 298 | 8.2% | 9.0% | 10 | 15.9% | 8.9% | +288 | -7.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 366 | 10.1% | 10.5% | 3 | 4.8% | 9.8% | +363 | +5.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 549 | 15.1% | 14.5% | 18 | 28.6% | 15.2% | +531 | -13.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 573 | 15.7% | 15.1% | 5 | 7.9% | 13.8% | +568 | +7.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 501 | 13.8% | 12.2% | 8 | 12.7% | 12.4% | +493 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 380 | 10.4% | 9.6% | 3 | 4.8% | 10.8% | +377 | +5.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 410 | 11.3% | 11.2% | 4 | 6.3% | 11.3% | +406 | +5.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 480 | 13.2% | 15.6% | 8 | 12.7% | 15.9% | +472 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 81 | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | +81 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 3,639 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 63 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,576 | 0.0pp |