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 Whyalla Jenkins, accounting for 21.3% (223 people). This share was higher than Whyalla (C) (14.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 58 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Whyalla Jenkins - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Whyalla Jenkins in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whyalla (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whyalla Jenkins, with comparison markers for Whyalla (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
93
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
93
8.9%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
223
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
223
21.3%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
171
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
171
16.3%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
150
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
150
14.3%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
108
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
108
10.3%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
81
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
81
7.7%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
130
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
130
12.4%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
66
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
66
6.3%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
26
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
26
2.5%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+27
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+58
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+8
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+44
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-12
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-5
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-5
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+14
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Whyalla Jenkins. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Whyalla (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Whyalla (C)% | Count | % | Whyalla (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 93 | 8.9% | 8.5% | 66 | 7.2% | 7.6% | +27 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 223 | 21.3% | 14.1% | 165 | 18.0% | 14.7% | +58 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 171 | 16.3% | 17.4% | 163 | 17.8% | 17.9% | +8 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 150 | 14.3% | 13.4% | 106 | 11.6% | 11.8% | +44 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 108 | 10.3% | 9.0% | 120 | 13.1% | 9.8% | -12 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 81 | 7.7% | 8.5% | 86 | 9.4% | 9.4% | -5 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 130 | 12.4% | 15.2% | 135 | 14.8% | 15.0% | -5 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 66 | 6.3% | 11.6% | 52 | 5.7% | 11.4% | +14 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 26 | 2.5% | 2.2% | 23 | 2.5% | 2.3% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 1,047 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 915 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +132 | 0.0pp |