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 Pooraka, accounting for 16.2% (530 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 530 people and 16.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Pooraka - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Pooraka in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pooraka, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
250
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-15.4pp
250
7.7%
-15.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
489
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-8.1pp
489
15.0%
-8.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
530
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+16.2pp
530
16.2%
+16.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
489
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+15.0pp
489
15.0%
+15.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
375
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
375
11.5%
+11.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
303
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
303
9.3%
+9.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
306
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
306
9.4%
+9.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
459
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
459
14.1%
+14.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
75
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
75
2.3%
+2.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+247
-15.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+486
-8.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+530
+16.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+489
+15.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+375
+11.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+303
+9.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+306
+9.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+459
+14.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+75
+2.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Pooraka. 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 | 250 | 7.7% | 8.7% | 3 | 23.1% | 8.6% | +247 | -15.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 489 | 15.0% | 14.0% | 3 | 23.1% | 12.9% | +486 | -8.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 530 | 16.2% | 14.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.9% | +530 | +16.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 489 | 15.0% | 14.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.4% | +489 | +15.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 375 | 11.5% | 12.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.7% | +375 | +11.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 303 | 9.3% | 8.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.2% | +303 | +9.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 306 | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.7% | +306 | +9.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 459 | 14.1% | 14.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.7% | +459 | +14.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 75 | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | +75 | +2.3pp |
| Total | 3,262 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,249 | 0.0pp |