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 Tatiara (DC), accounting for 24.9% (914 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 96 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Tatiara (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Tatiara (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tatiara (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
914
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
914
24.9%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
331
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
331
9.0%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
471
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
471
12.8%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
261
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
261
7.1%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
328
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
328
8.9%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
232
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
232
6.3%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
335
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
335
9.1%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
743
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
743
20.2%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
50
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
50
1.4%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+58
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+4
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+41
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+60
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+11
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-32
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+96
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+14
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-9
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Tatiara (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 | 914 | 24.9% | 16.7% | 856 | 25.0% | 16.9% | +58 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 331 | 9.0% | 13.1% | 327 | 9.5% | 12.7% | +4 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 471 | 12.8% | 14.1% | 430 | 12.6% | 14.2% | +41 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 261 | 7.1% | 12.6% | 201 | 5.9% | 11.1% | +60 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 328 | 8.9% | 9.9% | 317 | 9.3% | 10.4% | +11 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 232 | 6.3% | 8.3% | 264 | 7.7% | 9.0% | -32 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 335 | 9.1% | 8.1% | 239 | 7.0% | 8.4% | +96 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 743 | 20.2% | 15.1% | 729 | 21.3% | 15.7% | +14 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 50 | 1.4% | 2.0% | 59 | 1.7% | 1.6% | -9 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 3,670 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,426 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +244 | 0.0pp |