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 West Busselton, accounting for 17.8% (703 people). This share was similar to Busselton (C) (17.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 141 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
West Busselton - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for West Busselton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Busselton, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
367
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
367
9.3%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
622
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
622
15.8%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
703
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
703
17.8%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
551
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
551
14.0%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
377
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
377
9.5%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
444
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
444
11.2%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
309
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
309
7.8%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
518
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
518
13.1%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
68
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
68
1.7%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+57
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+141
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+75
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+127
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-30
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+47
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+30
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+31
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+19
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for West Busselton. 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 | 367 | 9.3% | 13.2% | 310 | 8.9% | 13.2% | +57 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 622 | 15.8% | 16.7% | 481 | 13.9% | 15.0% | +141 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 703 | 17.8% | 17.9% | 628 | 18.1% | 18.4% | +75 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 551 | 14.0% | 12.3% | 424 | 12.2% | 11.0% | +127 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 377 | 9.5% | 9.9% | 407 | 11.7% | 10.9% | -30 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 444 | 11.2% | 9.5% | 397 | 11.4% | 10.6% | +47 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 309 | 7.8% | 6.7% | 279 | 8.0% | 6.9% | +30 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 518 | 13.1% | 12.3% | 487 | 14.0% | 12.6% | +31 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 68 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 49 | 1.4% | 1.4% | +19 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 3,949 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,470 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +479 | 0.0pp |