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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Snowtown, accounting for 25% (30 people). This share was higher than Wakefield (DC) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which decreased by 10 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Snowtown - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Snowtown in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Snowtown, with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
23
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
23
19.2%
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
9
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
9
7.5%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
9
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
9
7.5%
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
18
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
18
15.0%
-4.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
10
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
10
8.3%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
13
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
13
10.8%
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
13
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
13
10.8%
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
30
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
30
25.0%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
0
0.0%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+1
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+3
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-6
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-10
-4.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+1
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-6
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-2
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-2.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Snowtown. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wakefield (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 23 | 19.2% | 21.5% | 22 | 15.5% | 22.5% | +1 | +3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 9 | 7.5% | 9.3% | 6 | 4.2% | 8.8% | +3 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 9 | 7.5% | 11.1% | 15 | 10.6% | 11.6% | -6 | -3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 18 | 15.0% | 10.6% | 28 | 19.7% | 9.4% | -10 | -4.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 10 | 8.3% | 9.0% | 9 | 6.3% | 9.2% | +1 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 13 | 10.8% | 6.0% | 9 | 6.3% | 6.4% | +4 | +4.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 13 | 10.8% | 10.6% | 19 | 13.4% | 10.5% | -6 | -2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 30 | 25.0% | 19.4% | 32 | 22.5% | 19.8% | -2 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% | 3 | 2.1% | 1.5% | -3 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 120 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 142 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -22 | 0.0pp |