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, Machinery Operators And Drivers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Boddington, accounting for 24.6% (128 people). This share was lower than Boddington (S) (25%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 17 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Boddington - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Boddington in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Boddington (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Boddington, with comparison markers for Boddington (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
49
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
49
9.4%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
62
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
62
11.9%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
117
% of total
22.5%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
117
22.5%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
35
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
35
6.7%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
55
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
55
10.6%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
14
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
14
2.7%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
128
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
128
24.6%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
54
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
54
10.4%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
4
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
4
0.8%
-1.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-2
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-2
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+17
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-6
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+2
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-7
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-10
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+5
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-9
-1.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Boddington. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Boddington (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Boddington (S)% | Count | % | Boddington (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 49 | 9.4% | 12.8% | 51 | 9.8% | 12.3% | -2 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 62 | 11.9% | 10.4% | 64 | 12.2% | 11.4% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 117 | 22.5% | 19.6% | 100 | 19.1% | 19.7% | +17 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 35 | 6.7% | 7.2% | 41 | 7.8% | 7.1% | -6 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 55 | 10.6% | 10.0% | 53 | 10.1% | 10.0% | +2 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 14 | 2.7% | 3.3% | 21 | 4.0% | 3.2% | -7 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 128 | 24.6% | 25.0% | 138 | 26.4% | 25.1% | -10 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 54 | 10.4% | 10.0% | 49 | 9.4% | 8.3% | +5 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 4 | 0.8% | 2.0% | 13 | 2.5% | 2.7% | -9 | -1.7pp |
| Total | 521 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 523 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |