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 Parkside (SA), accounting for 40.9% (1,148 people). This share was higher than Unley (C) (38.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,148 people and 40.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Parkside (SA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Parkside (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Parkside (SA), with comparison markers for Unley (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
447
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
447
15.9%
-6.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,148
% of total
40.9%
Change from 2016
+40.9pp
1,148
40.9%
+40.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
213
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
213
7.6%
+7.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
272
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
272
9.7%
+9.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
339
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
339
12.1%
+12.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
199
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
199
7.1%
+7.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
44
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-15.1pp
44
1.6%
-15.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
117
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-45.8pp
117
4.2%
-45.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
38
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
38
1.4%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+443
-6.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,148
+40.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+213
+7.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+272
+9.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+339
+12.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+199
+7.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+41
-15.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+108
-45.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+38
+1.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Parkside (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 | 447 | 15.9% | 16.6% | 4 | 22.2% | 15.4% | +443 | -6.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,148 | 40.9% | 38.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 38.5% | +1,148 | +40.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 213 | 7.6% | 7.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.4% | +213 | +7.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 272 | 9.7% | 9.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.8% | +272 | +9.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 339 | 12.1% | 11.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.4% | +339 | +12.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 199 | 7.1% | 7.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.6% | +199 | +7.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 44 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 3 | 16.7% | 1.6% | +41 | -15.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 117 | 4.2% | 5.1% | 9 | 50.0% | 4.9% | +108 | -45.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 38 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.4% | +38 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 2,805 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 18 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,787 | 0.0pp |