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 Boyup Brook (S), accounting for 34.4% (278 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (14.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which increased by 19 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Boyup Brook (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Boyup Brook (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Boyup Brook (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
278
% of total
34.4%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
278
34.4%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
79
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
79
9.8%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
89
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
89
11.0%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
48
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
48
5.9%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
79
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
79
9.8%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
43
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
43
5.3%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
72
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
72
8.9%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
104
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
104
12.9%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
13
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
13
1.6%
-0.3pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-1
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+7
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+7
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+4
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+19
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
0
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+14
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-3
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Boyup Brook (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 | 278 | 34.4% | 14.3% | 279 | 37.1% | 14.4% | -1 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 79 | 9.8% | 14.6% | 72 | 9.6% | 13.8% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 89 | 11.0% | 17.6% | 82 | 10.9% | 18.4% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 48 | 5.9% | 10.9% | 44 | 5.9% | 9.8% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 79 | 9.8% | 10.3% | 60 | 8.0% | 10.6% | +19 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 43 | 5.3% | 7.1% | 43 | 5.7% | 7.7% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 72 | 8.9% | 10.8% | 58 | 7.7% | 11.0% | +14 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 104 | 12.9% | 12.5% | 107 | 14.2% | 12.6% | -3 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 13 | 1.6% | 1.9% | 14 | 1.9% | 1.7% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 807 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 752 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +55 | 0.0pp |