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 (S), accounting for 25% (190 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (10.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which decreased by 25 people and 0.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Boddington (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Boddington (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Boddington (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
97
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
97
12.8%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
79
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
79
10.4%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
149
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
149
19.6%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
55
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
55
7.2%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
76
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
76
10.0%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
25
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
25
3.3%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
190
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
190
25.0%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
76
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
76
10.0%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
15
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
15
2.0%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-8
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-19
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-20
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-6
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-10
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-2
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-25
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+5
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-8
-0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Boddington (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 97 | 12.8% | 14.3% | 105 | 12.3% | 14.4% | -8 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 79 | 10.4% | 14.6% | 98 | 11.4% | 13.8% | -19 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 149 | 19.6% | 17.6% | 169 | 19.7% | 18.4% | -20 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 55 | 7.2% | 10.9% | 61 | 7.1% | 9.8% | -6 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 76 | 10.0% | 10.3% | 86 | 10.0% | 10.6% | -10 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 25 | 3.3% | 7.1% | 27 | 3.2% | 7.7% | -2 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 190 | 25.0% | 10.8% | 215 | 25.1% | 11.0% | -25 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 76 | 10.0% | 12.5% | 71 | 8.3% | 12.6% | +5 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 15 | 2.0% | 1.9% | 23 | 2.7% | 1.7% | -8 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 759 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 856 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -97 | 0.0pp |