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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Southern Mallee (DC), accounting for 31.5% (305 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 58 people and 5.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Southern Mallee (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Southern Mallee (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Southern Mallee (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
305
% of total
31.5%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
305
31.5%
-5.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
80
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
80
8.3%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
106
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
106
11.0%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
67
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
67
6.9%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
81
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
81
8.4%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
56
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
56
5.8%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
89
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
89
9.2%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
170
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
170
17.6%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
16
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
16
1.7%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-58
-5.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+2
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+8
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
0
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+19
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-11
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+5
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+10
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Southern Mallee (DC). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 305 | 31.5% | 16.7% | 363 | 37.1% | 16.9% | -58 | -5.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 80 | 8.3% | 13.1% | 78 | 8.0% | 12.7% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 106 | 11.0% | 14.1% | 98 | 10.0% | 14.2% | +8 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 67 | 6.9% | 12.6% | 67 | 6.9% | 11.1% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 81 | 8.4% | 9.9% | 62 | 6.3% | 10.4% | +19 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 56 | 5.8% | 8.3% | 67 | 6.9% | 9.0% | -11 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 89 | 9.2% | 8.1% | 84 | 8.6% | 8.4% | +5 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 170 | 17.6% | 15.1% | 160 | 16.4% | 15.7% | +10 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 16 | 1.7% | 2.0% | 12 | 1.2% | 1.6% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 967 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 978 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |