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, Machinery Operators And Drivers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Whyalla Stuart, accounting for 18.2% (391 people). This share was higher than Whyalla (C) (15.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 391 people and 18.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Whyalla Stuart - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Whyalla Stuart in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whyalla (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whyalla Stuart, with comparison markers for Whyalla (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
142
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
142
6.6%
+6.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
190
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
190
8.8%
+8.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
324
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+15.0pp
324
15.0%
+15.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
309
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+14.4pp
309
14.4%
+14.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
169
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
169
7.8%
+7.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
204
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
204
9.5%
+9.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
391
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+18.2pp
391
18.2%
+18.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
364
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+16.9pp
364
16.9%
+16.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
55
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
55
2.6%
+2.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+142
+6.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+190
+8.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+324
+15.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+309
+14.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+169
+7.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+204
+9.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+391
+18.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+364
+16.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+55
+2.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Whyalla Stuart. 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 | 142 | 6.6% | 8.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.6% | +142 | +6.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 190 | 8.8% | 14.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.7% | +190 | +8.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 324 | 15.0% | 17.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 17.9% | +324 | +15.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 309 | 14.4% | 13.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.8% | +309 | +14.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 169 | 7.8% | 9.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.8% | +169 | +7.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 204 | 9.5% | 8.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.4% | +204 | +9.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 391 | 18.2% | 15.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.0% | +391 | +18.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 364 | 16.9% | 11.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.4% | +364 | +16.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 55 | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.3% | +55 | +2.6pp |
| Total | 2,153 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,150 | 0.0pp |