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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Wudinna (DC), accounting for 31.9% (180 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 37 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Wudinna (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Wudinna (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wudinna (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
180
% of total
31.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
180
31.9%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
58
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
58
10.3%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
61
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
61
10.8%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
41
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
41
7.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
46
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
46
8.1%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
39
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
39
6.9%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
38
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
38
6.7%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
81
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
81
14.3%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
16
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
16
2.8%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-37
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-6
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-10
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-7
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-6
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-5
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-4
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-20
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+7
+1.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Wudinna (DC). 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 | 180 | 31.9% | 16.7% | 217 | 33.5% | 16.9% | -37 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 58 | 10.3% | 13.1% | 64 | 9.9% | 12.7% | -6 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 61 | 10.8% | 14.1% | 71 | 11.0% | 14.2% | -10 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 41 | 7.3% | 12.6% | 48 | 7.4% | 11.1% | -7 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 46 | 8.1% | 9.9% | 52 | 8.0% | 10.4% | -6 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 39 | 6.9% | 8.3% | 44 | 6.8% | 9.0% | -5 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 38 | 6.7% | 8.1% | 42 | 6.5% | 8.4% | -4 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 81 | 14.3% | 15.1% | 101 | 15.6% | 15.7% | -20 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 16 | 2.8% | 2.0% | 9 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +7 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 565 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 647 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -82 | 0.0pp |