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 Playford, accounting for 21.4% (263 people). This share was higher than Whyalla (C) (17.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 32 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Whyalla Playford - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Whyalla Playford in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whyalla (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whyalla Playford, with comparison markers for Whyalla (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
103
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
103
8.4%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
200
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
200
16.2%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
263
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
263
21.4%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
157
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
157
12.8%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
127
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
127
10.3%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
88
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
88
7.1%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
160
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
160
13.0%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
107
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
107
8.7%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
29
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
29
2.4%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+11
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-9
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+20
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+32
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-10
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-4
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+14
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-16
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+8
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Whyalla Playford. 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 | 103 | 8.4% | 8.5% | 92 | 7.8% | 7.6% | +11 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 200 | 16.2% | 14.1% | 209 | 17.7% | 14.7% | -9 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 263 | 21.4% | 17.4% | 243 | 20.6% | 17.9% | +20 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 157 | 12.8% | 13.4% | 125 | 10.6% | 11.8% | +32 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 127 | 10.3% | 9.0% | 137 | 11.6% | 9.8% | -10 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 88 | 7.1% | 8.5% | 92 | 7.8% | 9.4% | -4 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 160 | 13.0% | 15.2% | 146 | 12.4% | 15.0% | +14 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 107 | 8.7% | 11.6% | 123 | 10.4% | 11.4% | -16 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 29 | 2.4% | 2.2% | 21 | 1.8% | 2.3% | +8 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 1,231 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,181 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +50 | 0.0pp |