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 Sabina River, accounting for 28.2% (11 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (17.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 8 people and 19.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Sabina River - Employed persons (Usual residence)

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

Occupation of employment snapshot

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

Sabina River
Busselton (C)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

7

% of total

17.9%

Change from 2016

-15.4pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

3

% of total

7.7%

Change from 2016

-7.5pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

11

% of total

28.2%

Change from 2016

+19.1pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

6

% of total

15.4%

Change from 2016

+15.4pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

4

% of total

10.3%

Change from 2016

+10.3pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-9.1pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

6

% of total

15.4%

Change from 2016

+3.3pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Data table

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

Occupation of employment for Sabina River. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
Occupation of employment for Sabina River. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Busselton (C)%Count%Busselton (C)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers717.9%13.2%1133.3%13.2%-4-15.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals37.7%16.7%515.2%15.0%-2-7.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers1128.2%17.9%39.1%18.4%+8+19.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers615.4%12.3%00.0%11.0%+6+15.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers410.3%9.9%00.0%10.9%+4+10.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers00.0%9.5%39.1%10.6%-3-9.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers00.0%6.7%00.0%6.9%00.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers615.4%12.3%412.1%12.6%+2+3.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated00.0%1.6%00.0%1.4%00.0pp
Total39100.0%100.0%33100.0%100.0%+60.0pp