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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Marybrook, accounting for 23.1% (25 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (13.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 20 people and 17.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Marybrook - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Marybrook in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Marybrook, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).

Marybrook
Busselton (C)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

25

% of total

23.1%

Change from 2016

-7.9pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

11

% of total

10.2%

Change from 2016

+4.6pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

23

% of total

21.3%

Change from 2016

+17.1pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

14

% of total

13.0%

Change from 2016

-2.5pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

7

% of total

6.5%

Change from 2016

-9.0pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

4

% of total

3.7%

Change from 2016

-9.0pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

3

% of total

2.8%

Change from 2016

-5.7pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

18

% of total

16.7%

Change from 2016

-1.6pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

3

% of total

2.8%

Change from 2016

+2.8pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Marybrook. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).

Occupation of employment for Marybrook. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
Occupation of employment for Marybrook. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Busselton (C)%Count%Busselton (C)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers2523.1%13.2%2231.0%13.2%+3-7.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals1110.2%16.7%45.6%15.0%+7+4.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers2321.3%17.9%34.2%18.4%+20+17.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers1413.0%12.3%1115.5%11.0%+3-2.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers76.5%9.9%1115.5%10.9%-4-9.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers43.7%9.5%912.7%10.6%-5-9.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers32.8%6.7%68.5%6.9%-3-5.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers1816.7%12.3%1318.3%12.6%+5-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated32.8%1.6%00.0%1.4%+3+2.8pp
Total108100.0%100.0%71100.0%100.0%+370.0pp