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 Myrtle Bank (SA), accounting for 40.7% (495 people). This share was higher than Unley (C) (38.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 34 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Myrtle Bank (SA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Myrtle Bank (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Myrtle Bank (SA), with comparison markers for Unley (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
213
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
213
17.5%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
495
% of total
40.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
495
40.7%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
86
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
86
7.1%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
101
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
101
8.3%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
126
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
126
10.4%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
86
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
86
7.1%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
19
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
19
1.6%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
68
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
68
5.6%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
20
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
20
1.6%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+34
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+29
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+11
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-7
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-1
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-10
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-4
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+6
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+5
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Myrtle Bank (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 | 213 | 17.5% | 16.6% | 179 | 15.5% | 15.4% | +34 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 495 | 40.7% | 38.9% | 466 | 40.5% | 38.5% | +29 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 86 | 7.1% | 7.7% | 75 | 6.5% | 7.4% | +11 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 101 | 8.3% | 9.9% | 108 | 9.4% | 9.8% | -7 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 126 | 10.4% | 11.4% | 127 | 11.0% | 12.4% | -1 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 86 | 7.1% | 7.4% | 96 | 8.3% | 8.6% | -10 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 19 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 23 | 2.0% | 1.6% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 68 | 5.6% | 5.1% | 62 | 5.4% | 4.9% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 20 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 15 | 1.3% | 1.4% | +5 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 1,216 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,152 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +64 | 0.0pp |