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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Fullarton, accounting for 37.4% (768 people). This share was lower than Unley (C) (38.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 54 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Fullarton - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Fullarton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fullarton, with comparison markers for Unley (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
308
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
308
15.0%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
768
% of total
37.4%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
768
37.4%
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
150
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
150
7.3%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
235
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
235
11.5%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
232
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
232
11.3%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
167
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
167
8.1%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
40
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
40
1.9%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
120
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
120
5.8%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
26
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
26
1.3%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+51
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+20
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+13
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+54
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+14
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+26
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+7
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+34
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+11
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Fullarton. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Unley (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Unley (C)% | Count | % | Unley (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 308 | 15.0% | 16.6% | 257 | 14.2% | 15.4% | +51 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 768 | 37.4% | 38.9% | 748 | 41.3% | 38.5% | +20 | -3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 150 | 7.3% | 7.7% | 137 | 7.6% | 7.4% | +13 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 235 | 11.5% | 9.9% | 181 | 10.0% | 9.8% | +54 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 232 | 11.3% | 11.4% | 218 | 12.0% | 12.4% | +14 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 167 | 8.1% | 7.4% | 141 | 7.8% | 8.6% | +26 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 40 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 33 | 1.8% | 1.6% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 120 | 5.8% | 5.1% | 86 | 4.8% | 4.9% | +34 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 26 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 15 | 0.8% | 1.4% | +11 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 2,052 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,810 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +242 | 0.0pp |