Regional SA
Occupation of employment
There were more managers in Regional SA in 2016 than any other occupation.
Regional SA's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating Regional SA's socio-economic status and skill base.
Derived from the two Census questions:
'In the main job held last week, what was the person's occupation?' and 'What are the main tasks that the person himself/herself usually performs in that occupation?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional SA - Employed persons (Enumerated) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Australian Capital Territory % | Number | % | Australian Capital Territory % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 26,789 | 16.8 | 15.9 | 28,694 | 17.6 | 15.8 | -1,905 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 20,628 | 12.9 | 30.6 | 20,951 | 12.9 | 29.6 | -323 | 15002 |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 22,930 | 14.3 | 9.6 | 24,457 | 15.0 | 10.2 | -1,527 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 17,647 | 11.0 | 10.6 | 16,039 | 9.8 | 9.3 | +1,608 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 16,490 | 10.3 | 16.8 | 17,134 | 10.5 | 19.0 | -644 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 14,285 | 8.9 | 6.8 | 13,729 | 8.4 | 6.8 | +556 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 13,412 | 8.4 | 2.3 | 13,984 | 8.6 | 2.4 | -572 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 25,046 | 15.7 | 5.0 | 25,277 | 15.5 | 4.8 | -231 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 2,591 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 2,757 | 1.7 | 1.9 | -166 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 159,818 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 163,022 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -3,204 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Regional SA in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Managers (26,789 people or 16.8%)
- Labourers (25,046 people or 15.7%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (22,930 people or 14.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 74,765 people in total or 46.8% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Australian Capital Territory employed 15.9% in Managers; 5.0% in Labourers; and 9.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Regional SA and Australian Capital Territory were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (15.7% compared to 5.0%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (8.4% compared to 2.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (12.9% compared to 30.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (10.3% compared to 16.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Regional SA decreased by 3,204 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Regional SA were for those employed as:
- Managers (-1,905 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+1,608 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-1,527 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-644 persons)