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, accounting for 20.7% (365 people). This share was higher than Whyalla (C) (14.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 362 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Whyalla - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Whyalla in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whyalla (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whyalla, with comparison markers for Whyalla (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
209
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-26.8pp
209
11.9%
-26.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
365
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
+11.0pp
365
20.7%
+11.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
301
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
301
17.1%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
195
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
195
11.1%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
178
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
178
10.1%
+10.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
143
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
143
8.1%
+8.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
224
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
224
12.7%
+12.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
118
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
118
6.7%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
32
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
32
1.8%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+197
-26.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+362
+11.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+296
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+192
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+178
+10.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+143
+8.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+224
+12.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+115
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+32
+1.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Whyalla. 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 | 209 | 11.9% | 8.5% | 12 | 38.7% | 7.6% | +197 | -26.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 365 | 20.7% | 14.1% | 3 | 9.7% | 14.7% | +362 | +11.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 301 | 17.1% | 17.4% | 5 | 16.1% | 17.9% | +296 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 195 | 11.1% | 13.4% | 3 | 9.7% | 11.8% | +192 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 178 | 10.1% | 9.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.8% | +178 | +10.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 143 | 8.1% | 8.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.4% | +143 | +8.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 224 | 12.7% | 15.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.0% | +224 | +12.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 118 | 6.7% | 11.6% | 3 | 9.7% | 11.4% | +115 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 32 | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.3% | +32 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 1,762 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 31 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,731 | 0.0pp |