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 Chapman Valley (S), accounting for 21.6% (161 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (14.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 21 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Chapman Valley (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Chapman Valley (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chapman Valley (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
161
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
161
21.6%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
103
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
103
13.8%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
125
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
125
16.7%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
62
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
62
8.3%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
97
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
97
13.0%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
46
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
46
6.2%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
82
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
82
11.0%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
63
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
63
8.4%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
7
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
7
0.9%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+14
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+13
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+19
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+21
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
0
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+17
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+5
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-7
-1.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Chapman Valley (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 161 | 21.6% | 14.3% | 147 | 22.5% | 14.4% | +14 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 103 | 13.8% | 14.6% | 90 | 13.8% | 13.8% | +13 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 125 | 16.7% | 17.6% | 106 | 16.3% | 18.4% | +19 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 62 | 8.3% | 10.9% | 41 | 6.3% | 9.8% | +21 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 97 | 13.0% | 10.3% | 97 | 14.9% | 10.6% | 0 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 46 | 6.2% | 7.1% | 42 | 6.4% | 7.7% | +4 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 82 | 11.0% | 10.8% | 65 | 10.0% | 11.0% | +17 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 63 | 8.4% | 12.5% | 58 | 8.9% | 12.6% | +5 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 7 | 0.9% | 1.9% | 14 | 2.1% | 1.7% | -7 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 747 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 652 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +95 | 0.0pp |