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 Yalyalup, accounting for 18.7% (285 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (17.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 62 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Yalyalup - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Yalyalup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yalyalup, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
142
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
142
9.3%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
228
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
228
15.0%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
285
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
285
18.7%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
196
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
196
12.9%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
155
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
155
10.2%
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
173
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
173
11.4%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
131
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
131
8.6%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
191
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
191
12.5%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
18
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
18
1.2%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+28
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+61
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+61
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+62
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+2
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+15
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+39
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+49
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+14
+0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Yalyalup. 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 | 142 | 9.3% | 13.2% | 114 | 9.6% | 13.2% | +28 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 228 | 15.0% | 16.7% | 167 | 14.0% | 15.0% | +61 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 285 | 18.7% | 17.9% | 224 | 18.8% | 18.4% | +61 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 196 | 12.9% | 12.3% | 134 | 11.2% | 11.0% | +62 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 155 | 10.2% | 9.9% | 153 | 12.8% | 10.9% | +2 | -2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 173 | 11.4% | 9.5% | 158 | 13.3% | 10.6% | +15 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 131 | 8.6% | 6.7% | 92 | 7.7% | 6.9% | +39 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 191 | 12.5% | 12.3% | 142 | 11.9% | 12.6% | +49 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 18 | 1.2% | 1.6% | 4 | 0.3% | 1.4% | +14 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 1,524 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,192 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +332 | 0.0pp |