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 Unley, accounting for 40.3% (877 people). This share was higher than Unley (C) (38.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 88 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Unley - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Unley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Unley, with comparison markers for Unley (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
394
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
394
18.1%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
877
% of total
40.3%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
877
40.3%
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
159
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
159
7.3%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
201
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
201
9.2%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
236
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
236
10.8%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
150
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
150
6.9%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
32
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
32
1.5%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
94
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
94
4.3%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
29
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
29
1.3%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+29
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+88
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+15
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
0
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-39
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-23
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+3
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-2
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
0
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Unley. 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 | 394 | 18.1% | 16.6% | 365 | 17.3% | 15.4% | +29 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 877 | 40.3% | 38.9% | 789 | 37.3% | 38.5% | +88 | +3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 159 | 7.3% | 7.7% | 144 | 6.8% | 7.4% | +15 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 201 | 9.2% | 9.9% | 201 | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 236 | 10.8% | 11.4% | 275 | 13.0% | 12.4% | -39 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 150 | 6.9% | 7.4% | 173 | 8.2% | 8.6% | -23 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 32 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 29 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 94 | 4.3% | 5.1% | 96 | 4.5% | 4.9% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 29 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 29 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 2,176 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,113 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +63 | 0.0pp |