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 Burton (SA), accounting for 17.1% (492 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 59 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Burton (SA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Burton (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burton (SA), with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
309
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
309
10.7%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
288
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
288
10.0%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
396
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
396
13.7%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
397
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
397
13.8%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
320
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
320
11.1%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
276
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
276
9.6%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
338
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
338
11.7%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
492
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
492
17.1%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
82
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
82
2.8%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+59
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+36
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+20
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+46
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-20
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-31
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+20
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+14
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+22
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Burton (SA). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Salisbury (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 309 | 10.7% | 8.7% | 250 | 9.2% | 8.6% | +59 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 288 | 10.0% | 14.0% | 252 | 9.3% | 12.9% | +36 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 396 | 13.7% | 14.5% | 376 | 13.8% | 14.9% | +20 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 397 | 13.8% | 14.8% | 351 | 12.9% | 13.4% | +46 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 320 | 11.1% | 12.7% | 340 | 12.5% | 13.7% | -20 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 276 | 9.6% | 8.7% | 307 | 11.3% | 10.2% | -31 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 338 | 11.7% | 9.8% | 318 | 11.7% | 9.7% | +20 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 492 | 17.1% | 14.5% | 478 | 17.6% | 14.7% | +14 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 82 | 2.8% | 2.2% | 60 | 2.2% | 1.9% | +22 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 2,885 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,720 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +165 | 0.0pp |