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 Millswood, accounting for 39.6% (444 people). This share was higher than Unley (C) (38.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 28 people and 0.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Millswood - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Millswood in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Millswood, with comparison markers for Unley (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
213
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
213
19.0%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
444
% of total
39.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
444
39.6%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
74
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
74
6.6%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
94
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
94
8.4%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
125
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
125
11.2%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
93
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
93
8.3%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
10
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
10
0.9%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
46
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
46
4.1%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
9
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
9
0.8%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+27
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+28
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+3
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+5
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+2
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+1
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-3
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+13
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-10
-1.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Millswood. 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 | 213 | 19.0% | 16.6% | 186 | 17.6% | 15.4% | +27 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 444 | 39.6% | 38.9% | 416 | 39.4% | 38.5% | +28 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 74 | 6.6% | 7.7% | 71 | 6.7% | 7.4% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 94 | 8.4% | 9.9% | 89 | 8.4% | 9.8% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 125 | 11.2% | 11.4% | 123 | 11.6% | 12.4% | +2 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 93 | 8.3% | 7.4% | 92 | 8.7% | 8.6% | +1 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 10 | 0.9% | 1.8% | 13 | 1.2% | 1.6% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 46 | 4.1% | 5.1% | 33 | 3.1% | 4.9% | +13 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 9 | 0.8% | 1.4% | 19 | 1.8% | 1.4% | -10 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 1,120 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,056 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +64 | 0.0pp |