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 Streaky Bay (DC), accounting for 26.7% (260 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 24 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Streaky Bay (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Streaky Bay (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Streaky Bay (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
260
% of total
26.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
260
26.7%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
137
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
137
14.1%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
148
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
148
15.2%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
69
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
69
7.1%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
90
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
90
9.2%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
68
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
68
7.0%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
63
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
63
6.5%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
140
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
140
14.4%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
11
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
11
1.1%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+2
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+24
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+18
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-8
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+2
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-10
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+6
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-23
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-10
-1.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Streaky Bay (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 | 260 | 26.7% | 16.7% | 258 | 26.1% | 16.9% | +2 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 137 | 14.1% | 13.1% | 113 | 11.4% | 12.7% | +24 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 148 | 15.2% | 14.1% | 130 | 13.2% | 14.2% | +18 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 69 | 7.1% | 12.6% | 77 | 7.8% | 11.1% | -8 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 90 | 9.2% | 9.9% | 88 | 8.9% | 10.4% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 68 | 7.0% | 8.3% | 78 | 7.9% | 9.0% | -10 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 63 | 6.5% | 8.1% | 57 | 5.8% | 8.4% | +6 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 140 | 14.4% | 15.1% | 163 | 16.5% | 15.7% | -23 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 11 | 1.1% | 2.0% | 21 | 2.1% | 1.6% | -10 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 975 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 988 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |