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 Salisbury East (part), accounting for 16.3% (609 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 609 people and 16.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Salisbury East (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Salisbury East (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salisbury East (part), with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
309
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-51.3pp
309
8.3%
-51.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
440
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
440
11.8%
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
609
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+16.3pp
609
16.3%
+16.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
520
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
520
13.9%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
553
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+14.8pp
553
14.8%
+14.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
359
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
359
9.6%
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
346
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
346
9.3%
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
539
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+14.4pp
539
14.4%
+14.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
70
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
70
1.9%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+281
-51.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+437
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+609
+16.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+515
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+553
+14.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+356
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+343
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+539
+14.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+70
+1.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Salisbury East (part). 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 | 8.3% | 8.7% | 28 | 59.6% | 8.6% | +281 | -51.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 440 | 11.8% | 14.0% | 3 | 6.4% | 12.9% | +437 | +5.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 609 | 16.3% | 14.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.9% | +609 | +16.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 520 | 13.9% | 14.8% | 5 | 10.6% | 13.4% | +515 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 553 | 14.8% | 12.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.7% | +553 | +14.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 359 | 9.6% | 8.7% | 3 | 6.4% | 10.2% | +356 | +3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 346 | 9.3% | 9.8% | 3 | 6.4% | 9.7% | +343 | +2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 539 | 14.4% | 14.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.7% | +539 | +14.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 70 | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | +70 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 3,740 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,693 | 0.0pp |