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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Dampier Peninsula (part), accounting for 19.9% (54 people). This share was higher than Broome (S) (14.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 54 people and 19.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Dampier Peninsula (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Dampier Peninsula (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Broome (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dampier Peninsula (part), with comparison markers for Broome (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
34
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-23.9pp
34
12.5%
-23.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
47
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-10.0pp
47
17.3%
-10.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
32
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
32
11.8%
+11.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
54
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
+19.9pp
54
19.9%
+19.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
34
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+12.5pp
34
12.5%
+12.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
9
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
9
3.3%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
20
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
20
7.4%
+7.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
26
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
26
9.6%
+9.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
8
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
8
3.0%
+3.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+30
-23.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+44
-10.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+32
+11.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+54
+19.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+34
+12.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+9
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+20
+7.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+26
+9.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+8
+3.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Dampier Peninsula (part). 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 | 34 | 12.5% | 13.8% | 4 | 36.4% | 13.5% | +30 | -23.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 47 | 17.3% | 22.9% | 3 | 27.3% | 20.6% | +44 | -10.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 32 | 11.8% | 12.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.8% | +32 | +11.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 54 | 19.9% | 14.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.1% | +54 | +19.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 34 | 12.5% | 12.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.7% | +34 | +12.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 9 | 3.3% | 7.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.6% | +9 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 20 | 7.4% | 5.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.7% | +20 | +7.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 26 | 9.6% | 9.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.8% | +26 | +9.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 8 | 3.0% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% | +8 | +3.0pp |
| Total | 271 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +260 | 0.0pp |