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 Dunsborough, accounting for 20.7% (643 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (17.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 633 people and 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Dunsborough - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Dunsborough in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dunsborough, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
424
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
424
13.6%
-6.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
609
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
609
19.6%
+11.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
643
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
643
20.7%
+7.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
366
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
366
11.8%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
284
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
284
9.1%
+5.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
282
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
282
9.1%
+9.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
120
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
120
3.9%
+3.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
323
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
323
10.4%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
54
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-13.0pp
54
1.7%
-13.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+409
-6.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+603
+11.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+633
+7.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+358
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+281
+5.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+282
+9.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+120
+3.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+314
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+43
-13.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Dunsborough. 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 | 424 | 13.6% | 13.2% | 15 | 20.0% | 13.2% | +409 | -6.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 609 | 19.6% | 16.7% | 6 | 8.0% | 15.0% | +603 | +11.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 643 | 20.7% | 17.9% | 10 | 13.3% | 18.4% | +633 | +7.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 366 | 11.8% | 12.3% | 8 | 10.7% | 11.0% | +358 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 284 | 9.1% | 9.9% | 3 | 4.0% | 10.9% | +281 | +5.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 282 | 9.1% | 9.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.6% | +282 | +9.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 120 | 3.9% | 6.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.9% | +120 | +3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 323 | 10.4% | 12.3% | 9 | 12.0% | 12.6% | +314 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 54 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 11 | 14.7% | 1.4% | +43 | -13.0pp |
| Total | 3,109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 75 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,034 | 0.0pp |