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 The Coorong (DC), accounting for 30.1% (707 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 25 people and 0.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
The Coorong (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for The Coorong (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Coorong (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
707
% of total
30.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
707
30.1%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
199
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
199
8.5%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
226
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
226
9.6%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
226
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
226
9.6%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
192
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
192
8.2%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
167
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
167
7.1%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
176
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
176
7.5%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
407
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
407
17.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
42
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
42
1.8%
+0.5pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-12
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+11
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+15
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+25
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
0
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-16
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+1
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+9
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+13
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for The Coorong (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 | 707 | 30.1% | 16.7% | 719 | 31.4% | 16.9% | -12 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 199 | 8.5% | 13.1% | 188 | 8.2% | 12.7% | +11 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 226 | 9.6% | 14.1% | 211 | 9.2% | 14.2% | +15 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 226 | 9.6% | 12.6% | 201 | 8.8% | 11.1% | +25 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 192 | 8.2% | 9.9% | 192 | 8.4% | 10.4% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 167 | 7.1% | 8.3% | 183 | 8.0% | 9.0% | -16 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 176 | 7.5% | 8.1% | 175 | 7.6% | 8.4% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 407 | 17.3% | 15.1% | 398 | 17.4% | 15.7% | +9 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 42 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 29 | 1.3% | 1.6% | +13 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 2,351 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,292 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +59 | 0.0pp |