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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Whyalla (C), accounting for 17.4% (1,543 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (14.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 207 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Whyalla (C) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Whyalla (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whyalla (C), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
753
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
753
8.5%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,248
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,248
14.1%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,543
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,543
17.4%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,186
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
1,186
13.4%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
802
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
802
9.0%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
758
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
758
8.5%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
1,350
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,350
15.2%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,029
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,029
11.6%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
197
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
197
2.2%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+123
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+31
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+55
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+207
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-13
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-25
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+109
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+83
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+6
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Whyalla (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 | 753 | 8.5% | 16.7% | 630 | 7.6% | 16.9% | +123 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,248 | 14.1% | 13.1% | 1,217 | 14.7% | 12.7% | +31 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,543 | 17.4% | 14.1% | 1,488 | 17.9% | 14.2% | +55 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,186 | 13.4% | 12.6% | 979 | 11.8% | 11.1% | +207 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 802 | 9.0% | 9.9% | 815 | 9.8% | 10.4% | -13 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 758 | 8.5% | 8.3% | 783 | 9.4% | 9.0% | -25 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 1,350 | 15.2% | 8.1% | 1,241 | 15.0% | 8.4% | +109 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,029 | 11.6% | 15.1% | 946 | 11.4% | 15.7% | +83 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 197 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 191 | 2.3% | 1.6% | +6 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 8,870 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,299 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +571 | 0.0pp |