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 Robe (DC), accounting for 26.3% (198 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 34 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Robe (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Robe (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Robe (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
198
% of total
26.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
198
26.3%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
76
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
76
10.1%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
116
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
116
15.4%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
85
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
85
11.3%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
57
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
57
7.6%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
66
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
66
8.8%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
26
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
26
3.5%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
107
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
107
14.2%
-5.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
18
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
18
2.4%
+1.4pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+1
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+14
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+34
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+26
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+2
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+8
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-3
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-23
-5.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+11
+1.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Robe (DC). 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 | 198 | 26.3% | 16.7% | 197 | 29.1% | 16.9% | +1 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 76 | 10.1% | 13.1% | 62 | 9.2% | 12.7% | +14 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 116 | 15.4% | 14.1% | 82 | 12.1% | 14.2% | +34 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 85 | 11.3% | 12.6% | 59 | 8.7% | 11.1% | +26 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 57 | 7.6% | 9.9% | 55 | 8.1% | 10.4% | +2 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 66 | 8.8% | 8.3% | 58 | 8.6% | 9.0% | +8 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 26 | 3.5% | 8.1% | 29 | 4.3% | 8.4% | -3 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 107 | 14.2% | 15.1% | 130 | 19.2% | 15.7% | -23 | -5.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 18 | 2.4% | 2.0% | 7 | 1.0% | 1.6% | +11 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 753 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 677 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +76 | 0.0pp |