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 Heights, accounting for 16.9% (388 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 44 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Salisbury Heights - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Salisbury Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salisbury Heights, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
239
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
239
10.4%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
342
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
342
14.9%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
388
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
388
16.9%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
292
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
292
12.7%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
379
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
379
16.5%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
210
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
210
9.1%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
185
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
185
8.0%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
214
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
214
9.3%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
42
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
42
1.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-37
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+44
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+18
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+31
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-23
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-20
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+39
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-2
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Salisbury Heights. 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 | 239 | 10.4% | 8.7% | 276 | 12.3% | 8.6% | -37 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 342 | 14.9% | 14.0% | 298 | 13.3% | 12.9% | +44 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 388 | 16.9% | 14.5% | 370 | 16.5% | 14.9% | +18 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 292 | 12.7% | 14.8% | 261 | 11.7% | 13.4% | +31 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 379 | 16.5% | 12.7% | 402 | 17.9% | 13.7% | -23 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 210 | 9.1% | 8.7% | 230 | 10.3% | 10.2% | -20 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 185 | 8.0% | 9.8% | 146 | 6.5% | 9.7% | +39 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 214 | 9.3% | 14.5% | 216 | 9.6% | 14.7% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 42 | 1.8% | 2.2% | 39 | 1.7% | 1.9% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 2,299 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,239 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +60 | 0.0pp |