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 Port Augusta (C), accounting for 17.5% (979 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (12.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 100 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Port Augusta (C) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Port Augusta (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Port Augusta (C), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
476
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
476
8.5%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
836
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
836
15.0%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
780
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
780
14.0%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
979
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
979
17.5%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
625
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
625
11.2%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
520
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
520
9.3%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
517
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
517
9.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
733
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
733
13.1%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
124
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
124
2.2%
+0.3pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+19
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+53
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+59
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+73
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-30
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-35
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+16
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+100
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+21
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Port Augusta (C). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 476 | 8.5% | 16.7% | 457 | 8.6% | 16.9% | +19 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 836 | 15.0% | 13.1% | 783 | 14.8% | 12.7% | +53 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 780 | 14.0% | 14.1% | 721 | 13.6% | 14.2% | +59 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 979 | 17.5% | 12.6% | 906 | 17.1% | 11.1% | +73 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 625 | 11.2% | 9.9% | 655 | 12.3% | 10.4% | -30 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 520 | 9.3% | 8.3% | 555 | 10.5% | 9.0% | -35 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 517 | 9.3% | 8.1% | 501 | 9.4% | 8.4% | +16 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 733 | 13.1% | 15.1% | 633 | 11.9% | 15.7% | +100 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 124 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 103 | 1.9% | 1.6% | +21 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 5,584 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,306 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +278 | 0.0pp |