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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Roxby Downs (M), accounting for 26.7% (601 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (14.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 29 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Roxby Downs (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Roxby Downs (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Roxby Downs (M), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
175
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
175
7.8%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
268
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
268
11.9%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
601
% of total
26.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
601
26.7%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
146
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
146
6.5%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
209
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
209
9.3%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
88
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
88
3.9%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
494
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
494
21.9%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
222
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
222
9.8%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
54
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
54
2.4%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+22
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-29
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+17
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+7
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+22
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-19
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+1
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+22
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Roxby Downs (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 | 175 | 7.8% | 16.7% | 153 | 7.0% | 16.9% | +22 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 268 | 11.9% | 13.1% | 297 | 13.5% | 12.7% | -29 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 601 | 26.7% | 14.1% | 584 | 26.6% | 14.2% | +17 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 146 | 6.5% | 12.6% | 139 | 6.3% | 11.1% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 209 | 9.3% | 9.9% | 187 | 8.5% | 10.4% | +22 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 88 | 3.9% | 8.3% | 107 | 4.9% | 9.0% | -19 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 494 | 21.9% | 8.1% | 493 | 22.4% | 8.4% | +1 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 222 | 9.8% | 15.1% | 200 | 9.1% | 15.7% | +22 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 54 | 2.4% | 2.0% | 55 | 2.5% | 1.6% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 2,254 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,199 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +55 | 0.0pp |