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 Malvern (SA), accounting for 39.2% (540 people). This share was higher than Unley (C) (38.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 55 people, while its share fell by 0.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Malvern (SA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Malvern (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Malvern (SA), with comparison markers for Unley (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
277
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
277
20.1%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
540
% of total
39.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
540
39.2%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
80
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
80
5.8%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
122
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
122
8.9%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
153
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
153
11.1%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
118
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
118
8.6%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
15
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
15
1.1%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
44
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
44
3.2%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
18
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
18
1.3%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+48
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+55
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+9
0.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+27
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+4
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+7
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-7
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-7
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Malvern (SA). 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 | 277 | 20.1% | 16.6% | 229 | 18.6% | 15.4% | +48 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 540 | 39.2% | 38.9% | 485 | 39.4% | 38.5% | +55 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 80 | 5.8% | 7.7% | 71 | 5.8% | 7.4% | +9 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 122 | 8.9% | 9.9% | 95 | 7.7% | 9.8% | +27 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 153 | 11.1% | 11.4% | 149 | 12.1% | 12.4% | +4 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 118 | 8.6% | 7.4% | 111 | 9.0% | 8.6% | +7 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 15 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 22 | 1.8% | 1.6% | -7 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 44 | 3.2% | 5.1% | 51 | 4.1% | 4.9% | -7 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 18 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 19 | 1.5% | 1.4% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,376 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,231 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +145 | 0.0pp |