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 Renmark North (part), accounting for 17.8% (61 people). This share was lower than Renmark Paringa (DC) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 14 people and 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Renmark North (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Renmark North (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Renmark Paringa (DC) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Renmark North (part), with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
53
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
53
15.5%
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
24
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
24
7.0%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
45
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
45
13.2%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
46
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
46
13.5%
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
31
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
31
9.1%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
36
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
36
10.5%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
25
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
25
7.3%
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
61
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
61
17.8%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
14
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
14
4.1%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-5
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
0
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-3
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+14
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+6
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+9
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-9
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+6
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Renmark North (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Renmark Paringa (DC)% | Count | % | Renmark Paringa (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 53 | 15.5% | 15.9% | 58 | 18.7% | 16.6% | -5 | -3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 24 | 7.0% | 10.4% | 24 | 7.7% | 11.3% | 0 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 45 | 13.2% | 12.4% | 48 | 15.5% | 12.2% | -3 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 46 | 13.5% | 11.6% | 32 | 10.3% | 9.3% | +14 | +3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 31 | 9.1% | 9.7% | 25 | 8.1% | 10.2% | +6 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 36 | 10.5% | 8.4% | 27 | 8.7% | 8.9% | +9 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 25 | 7.3% | 7.3% | 34 | 11.0% | 7.8% | -9 | -3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 61 | 17.8% | 21.7% | 55 | 17.7% | 22.0% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 14 | 4.1% | 2.3% | 13 | 4.2% | 1.9% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 342 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 310 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +32 | 0.0pp |