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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Broadwater (WA), accounting for 18.1% (303 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (17.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 54 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Broadwater (WA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Broadwater (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Broadwater (WA), with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
172
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
172
10.3%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
248
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
248
14.9%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
303
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
303
18.1%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
242
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
242
14.5%
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
187
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
187
11.2%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
163
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
163
9.8%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
109
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
109
6.5%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
225
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
225
13.5%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
29
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
29
1.7%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-20
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+12
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+8
0.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+54
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-4
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-2
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-12
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+9
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-2
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Broadwater (WA). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 172 | 10.3% | 13.2% | 192 | 11.8% | 13.2% | -20 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 248 | 14.9% | 16.7% | 236 | 14.5% | 15.0% | +12 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 303 | 18.1% | 17.9% | 295 | 18.1% | 18.4% | +8 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 242 | 14.5% | 12.3% | 188 | 11.5% | 11.0% | +54 | +3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 187 | 11.2% | 9.9% | 191 | 11.7% | 10.9% | -4 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 163 | 9.8% | 9.5% | 165 | 10.1% | 10.6% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 109 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 121 | 7.4% | 6.9% | -12 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 225 | 13.5% | 12.3% | 216 | 13.2% | 12.6% | +9 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 29 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 31 | 1.9% | 1.4% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,670 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,632 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +38 | 0.0pp |