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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Virginia (SA), accounting for 21.1% (290 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which increased by 97 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Virginia (SA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Virginia (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Virginia (SA), with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
290
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
290
21.1%
-5.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
175
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
175
12.8%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
172
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
172
12.5%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
128
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
128
9.3%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
188
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
188
13.7%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
100
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
100
7.3%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
140
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
140
10.2%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
148
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
148
10.8%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
26
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
26
1.9%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+84
-5.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+93
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+94
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+72
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+97
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+38
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+53
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+57
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+10
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Virginia (SA). 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 | 290 | 21.1% | 9.0% | 206 | 26.8% | 8.9% | +84 | -5.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 175 | 12.8% | 10.5% | 82 | 10.7% | 9.8% | +93 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 172 | 12.5% | 14.5% | 78 | 10.2% | 15.2% | +94 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 128 | 9.3% | 15.1% | 56 | 7.3% | 13.8% | +72 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 188 | 13.7% | 12.2% | 91 | 11.8% | 12.4% | +97 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 100 | 7.3% | 9.6% | 62 | 8.1% | 10.8% | +38 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 140 | 10.2% | 11.2% | 87 | 11.3% | 11.3% | +53 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 148 | 10.8% | 15.6% | 91 | 11.8% | 15.9% | +57 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 26 | 1.9% | 2.4% | 16 | 2.1% | 1.9% | +10 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,372 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 768 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +604 | 0.0pp |