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 Unincorporated SA, accounting for 24.1% (343 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 135 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Unincorporated SA - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Unincorporated SA in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Unincorporated SA, with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
343
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
343
24.1%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
134
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
134
9.4%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
177
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
177
12.4%
-6.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
130
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
130
9.1%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
97
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
97
6.8%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
42
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
42
2.9%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
174
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
174
12.2%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
276
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
276
19.4%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
47
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
47
3.3%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-40
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-7
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-135
-6.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
0
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-27
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-9
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-57
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-6
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+23
+1.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Unincorporated SA. 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 | 343 | 24.1% | 16.7% | 383 | 22.9% | 16.9% | -40 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 134 | 9.4% | 13.1% | 141 | 8.4% | 12.7% | -7 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 177 | 12.4% | 14.1% | 312 | 18.6% | 14.2% | -135 | -6.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 130 | 9.1% | 12.6% | 130 | 7.8% | 11.1% | 0 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 97 | 6.8% | 9.9% | 124 | 7.4% | 10.4% | -27 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 42 | 2.9% | 8.3% | 51 | 3.0% | 9.0% | -9 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 174 | 12.2% | 8.1% | 231 | 13.8% | 8.4% | -57 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 276 | 19.4% | 15.1% | 282 | 16.8% | 15.7% | -6 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 47 | 3.3% | 2.0% | 24 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +23 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 1,424 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,675 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -251 | 0.0pp |