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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Lynwood (WA), accounting for 19.9% (343 people). This share was lower than Canning (C) (25.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 71 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Lynwood (WA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Lynwood (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Canning (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lynwood (WA), with comparison markers for Canning (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
107
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
107
6.2%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
343
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
343
19.9%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
303
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
303
17.5%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
245
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
245
14.2%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
195
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
195
11.3%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
136
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
136
7.9%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
171
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
171
9.9%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
193
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
193
11.2%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
38
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
38
2.2%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-3
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+57
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+62
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+71
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+2
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-3
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+23
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-6
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Lynwood (WA). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Canning (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Canning (C)% | Count | % | Canning (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 107 | 6.2% | 9.6% | 110 | 7.2% | 9.9% | -3 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 343 | 19.9% | 25.9% | 286 | 18.8% | 24.1% | +57 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 303 | 17.5% | 13.3% | 241 | 15.8% | 14.0% | +62 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 245 | 14.2% | 12.7% | 174 | 11.4% | 11.3% | +71 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 195 | 11.3% | 11.8% | 193 | 12.7% | 13.3% | +2 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 136 | 7.9% | 7.8% | 139 | 9.1% | 9.3% | -3 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 171 | 9.9% | 7.1% | 148 | 9.7% | 6.2% | +23 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 193 | 11.2% | 10.0% | 199 | 13.1% | 10.3% | -6 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 38 | 2.2% | 1.8% | 36 | 2.4% | 1.7% | +2 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,727 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,522 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +205 | 0.0pp |