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 Yorke Peninsula (DC), accounting for 25.4% (1,059 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 62 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Yorke Peninsula (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Yorke Peninsula (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yorke Peninsula (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,059
% of total
25.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,059
25.4%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
439
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
439
10.5%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
543
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
543
13.0%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
465
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
465
11.2%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
372
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
372
8.9%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
301
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
301
7.2%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
349
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
349
8.4%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
559
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
559
13.4%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
84
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
84
2.0%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-30
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+22
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+5
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+62
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-11
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+8
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+54
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-27
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+25
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Yorke Peninsula (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 | 1,059 | 25.4% | 16.7% | 1,089 | 26.8% | 16.9% | -30 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 439 | 10.5% | 13.1% | 417 | 10.3% | 12.7% | +22 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 543 | 13.0% | 14.1% | 538 | 13.2% | 14.2% | +5 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 465 | 11.2% | 12.6% | 403 | 9.9% | 11.1% | +62 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 372 | 8.9% | 9.9% | 383 | 9.4% | 10.4% | -11 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 301 | 7.2% | 8.3% | 293 | 7.2% | 9.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 349 | 8.4% | 8.1% | 295 | 7.3% | 8.4% | +54 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 559 | 13.4% | 15.1% | 586 | 14.4% | 15.7% | -27 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 84 | 2.0% | 2.0% | 59 | 1.5% | 1.6% | +25 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 4,168 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,061 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +107 | 0.0pp |