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 Pirie City and Dists (M), accounting for 15% (1,028 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (12.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 157 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Port Pirie City and Dists (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Port Pirie City and Dists (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Port Pirie City and Dists (M), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
730
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
730
10.6%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
986
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
986
14.4%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
989
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
989
14.4%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,028
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
1,028
15.0%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
685
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
685
10.0%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
714
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
714
10.4%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
742
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
742
10.8%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
857
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
857
12.5%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
133
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
133
1.9%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+40
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+92
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+22
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+157
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-14
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-5
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+11
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+34
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+25
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Port Pirie City and Dists (M). 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 | 730 | 10.6% | 16.7% | 690 | 10.6% | 16.9% | +40 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 986 | 14.4% | 13.1% | 894 | 13.7% | 12.7% | +92 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 989 | 14.4% | 14.1% | 967 | 14.9% | 14.2% | +22 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,028 | 15.0% | 12.6% | 871 | 13.4% | 11.1% | +157 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 685 | 10.0% | 9.9% | 699 | 10.7% | 10.4% | -14 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 714 | 10.4% | 8.3% | 719 | 11.0% | 9.0% | -5 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 742 | 10.8% | 8.1% | 731 | 11.2% | 8.4% | +11 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 857 | 12.5% | 15.1% | 823 | 12.6% | 15.7% | +34 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 133 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 108 | 1.7% | 1.6% | +25 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 6,865 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,507 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +358 | 0.0pp |