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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Victor Harbor (C), accounting for 17.2% (924 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (12.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 230 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Victor Harbor (C) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Victor Harbor (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Victor Harbor (C), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
666
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
666
12.4%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
870
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
870
16.2%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
792
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
792
14.7%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
924
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
924
17.2%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
560
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
560
10.4%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
592
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
592
11.0%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
244
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
244
4.5%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
649
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
649
12.1%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
75
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
75
1.4%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+78
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+152
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+124
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+230
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+24
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+67
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+5
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+31
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+7
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Victor Harbor (C). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 666 | 12.4% | 16.7% | 588 | 12.6% | 16.9% | +78 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 870 | 16.2% | 13.1% | 718 | 15.4% | 12.7% | +152 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 792 | 14.7% | 14.1% | 668 | 14.4% | 14.2% | +124 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 924 | 17.2% | 12.6% | 694 | 14.9% | 11.1% | +230 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 560 | 10.4% | 9.9% | 536 | 11.5% | 10.4% | +24 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 592 | 11.0% | 8.3% | 525 | 11.3% | 9.0% | +67 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 244 | 4.5% | 8.1% | 239 | 5.1% | 8.4% | +5 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 649 | 12.1% | 15.1% | 618 | 13.3% | 15.7% | +31 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 75 | 1.4% | 2.0% | 68 | 1.5% | 1.6% | +7 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 5,378 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,649 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +729 | 0.0pp |