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 Broome, accounting for 20.8% (340 people). This share was lower than Broome (S) (22.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 55 people and 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Broome - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Broome in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Broome (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Broome, with comparison markers for Broome (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
212
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
212
13.0%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
340
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
340
20.8%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
205
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
205
12.5%
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
230
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
230
14.1%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
206
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
206
12.6%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
126
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
126
7.7%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
92
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
92
5.6%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
175
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
175
10.7%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
46
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
46
2.8%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+8
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+24
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-55
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+7
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+5
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+5
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-2
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-20
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Broome. 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 | 212 | 13.0% | 13.8% | 204 | 12.3% | 13.5% | +8 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 340 | 20.8% | 22.9% | 316 | 19.1% | 20.6% | +24 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 205 | 12.5% | 12.7% | 260 | 15.7% | 14.8% | -55 | -3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 230 | 14.1% | 14.4% | 223 | 13.5% | 14.1% | +7 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 206 | 12.6% | 12.6% | 201 | 12.1% | 13.7% | +5 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 126 | 7.7% | 7.0% | 121 | 7.3% | 7.6% | +5 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 92 | 5.6% | 5.1% | 94 | 5.7% | 4.7% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 175 | 10.7% | 9.2% | 195 | 11.8% | 8.8% | -20 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 46 | 2.8% | 2.2% | 42 | 2.5% | 2.2% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 1,637 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,657 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -20 | 0.0pp |