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 Geographe, accounting for 16.5% (260 people). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (17.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 56 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Geographe - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Geographe in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Geographe, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
189
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
189
12.0%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
257
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
257
16.3%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
260
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
260
16.5%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
179
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
179
11.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
179
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
179
11.3%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
168
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
168
10.6%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
120
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
120
7.6%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
197
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
197
12.5%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
34
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
34
2.2%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-4
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+56
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+28
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+20
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+7
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+13
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+32
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+17
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+17
+1.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Geographe. 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 | 189 | 12.0% | 13.2% | 193 | 13.9% | 13.2% | -4 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 257 | 16.3% | 16.7% | 201 | 14.4% | 15.0% | +56 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 260 | 16.5% | 17.9% | 232 | 16.7% | 18.4% | +28 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 179 | 11.3% | 12.3% | 159 | 11.4% | 11.0% | +20 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 179 | 11.3% | 9.9% | 172 | 12.3% | 10.9% | +7 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 168 | 10.6% | 9.5% | 155 | 11.1% | 10.6% | +13 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 120 | 7.6% | 6.7% | 88 | 6.3% | 6.9% | +32 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 197 | 12.5% | 12.3% | 180 | 12.9% | 12.6% | +17 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 34 | 2.2% | 1.6% | 17 | 1.2% | 1.4% | +17 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 1,579 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,393 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +186 | 0.0pp |