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 Cable Beach, accounting for 24.4% (705 people). This share was higher than Broome (S) (22.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 126 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Cable Beach - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Cable Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Broome (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cable Beach, with comparison markers for Broome (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
422
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
422
14.6%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
705
% of total
24.4%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
705
24.4%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
357
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
357
12.4%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
409
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
409
14.2%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
341
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
341
11.8%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
199
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
199
6.9%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
144
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
144
5.0%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
261
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
261
9.0%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
50
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
50
1.7%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+25
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+126
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-11
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+48
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-18
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-39
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+25
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+54
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Cable Beach. 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 | 422 | 14.6% | 13.8% | 397 | 14.8% | 13.5% | +25 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 705 | 24.4% | 22.9% | 579 | 21.6% | 20.6% | +126 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 357 | 12.4% | 12.7% | 368 | 13.7% | 14.8% | -11 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 409 | 14.2% | 14.4% | 361 | 13.5% | 14.1% | +48 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 341 | 11.8% | 12.6% | 359 | 13.4% | 13.7% | -18 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 199 | 6.9% | 7.0% | 238 | 8.9% | 7.6% | -39 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 144 | 5.0% | 5.1% | 119 | 4.4% | 4.7% | +25 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 261 | 9.0% | 9.2% | 207 | 7.7% | 8.8% | +54 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 50 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 49 | 1.8% | 2.2% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 2,889 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,683 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +206 | 0.0pp |