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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Bilingurr, accounting for 23.4% (194 people). This share was higher than Broome (S) (22.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 47 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Bilingurr - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Bilingurr in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Broome (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bilingurr, with comparison markers for Broome (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
100
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
100
12.1%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
194
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
194
23.4%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
104
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
104
12.6%
-5.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
145
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
145
17.5%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
108
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
108
13.0%
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
57
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
57
6.9%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
40
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
40
4.8%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
55
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
55
6.6%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
29
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
29
3.5%
+2.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+31
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+47
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-31
-5.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+23
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-15
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+14
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+12
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-6
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+24
+2.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Bilingurr. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Broome (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Broome (S)% | Count | % | Broome (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 100 | 12.1% | 13.8% | 69 | 9.4% | 13.5% | +31 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 194 | 23.4% | 22.9% | 147 | 20.0% | 20.6% | +47 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 104 | 12.6% | 12.7% | 135 | 18.4% | 14.8% | -31 | -5.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 145 | 17.5% | 14.4% | 122 | 16.6% | 14.1% | +23 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 108 | 13.0% | 12.6% | 123 | 16.7% | 13.7% | -15 | -3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 57 | 6.9% | 7.0% | 43 | 5.9% | 7.6% | +14 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 40 | 4.8% | 5.1% | 28 | 3.8% | 4.7% | +12 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 55 | 6.6% | 9.2% | 61 | 8.3% | 8.8% | -6 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 29 | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5 | 0.7% | 2.2% | +24 | +2.8pp |
| Total | 828 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 735 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +93 | 0.0pp |