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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Walkley Heights (part), accounting for 23% (376 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (14%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 39 people and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Walkley Heights (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Walkley Heights (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Walkley Heights (part), with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
202
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
202
12.3%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
376
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
376
23.0%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
209
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
209
12.8%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
183
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
183
11.2%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
270
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
270
16.5%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
152
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
152
9.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
86
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
86
5.3%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
121
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
121
7.4%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
29
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
29
1.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+15
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+39
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+27
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+18
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+26
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+9
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
0
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-37
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Walkley Heights (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 | 202 | 12.3% | 8.7% | 187 | 12.3% | 8.6% | +15 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 376 | 23.0% | 14.0% | 337 | 22.1% | 12.9% | +39 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 209 | 12.8% | 14.5% | 182 | 11.9% | 14.9% | +27 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 183 | 11.2% | 14.8% | 165 | 10.8% | 13.4% | +18 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 270 | 16.5% | 12.7% | 244 | 16.0% | 13.7% | +26 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 152 | 9.3% | 8.7% | 143 | 9.4% | 10.2% | +9 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 86 | 5.3% | 9.8% | 86 | 5.6% | 9.7% | 0 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 121 | 7.4% | 14.5% | 158 | 10.4% | 14.7% | -37 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 29 | 1.8% | 2.2% | 28 | 1.8% | 1.9% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 1,638 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,524 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +114 | 0.0pp |