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 Yankalilla (DC), accounting for 18.4% (421 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 72 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Yankalilla (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Yankalilla (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yankalilla (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
421
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
421
18.4%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
303
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
303
13.2%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
310
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
310
13.5%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
285
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
285
12.4%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
277
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
277
12.1%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
188
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
188
8.2%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
122
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
122
5.3%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
349
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
349
15.2%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
48
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
48
2.1%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+57
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+62
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+18
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+54
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+62
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-10
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+2
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+72
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+10
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Yankalilla (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 | 421 | 18.4% | 16.7% | 364 | 18.4% | 16.9% | +57 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 303 | 13.2% | 13.1% | 241 | 12.2% | 12.7% | +62 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 310 | 13.5% | 14.1% | 292 | 14.7% | 14.2% | +18 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 285 | 12.4% | 12.6% | 231 | 11.6% | 11.1% | +54 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 277 | 12.1% | 9.9% | 215 | 10.8% | 10.4% | +62 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 188 | 8.2% | 8.3% | 198 | 10.0% | 9.0% | -10 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 122 | 5.3% | 8.1% | 120 | 6.1% | 8.4% | +2 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 349 | 15.2% | 15.1% | 277 | 14.0% | 15.7% | +72 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 48 | 2.1% | 2.0% | 38 | 1.9% | 1.6% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,291 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,983 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +308 | 0.0pp |