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 Chittering (S), accounting for 20.6% (596 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (17.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 99 people and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Chittering (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Chittering (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chittering (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
441
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
441
15.2%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
328
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
328
11.3%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
596
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
596
20.6%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
288
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
288
10.0%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
375
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
375
13.0%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
171
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
171
5.9%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
335
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
335
11.6%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
306
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
306
10.6%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
51
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
51
1.8%
-0.3pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+29
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+74
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+99
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+67
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+33
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+7
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+67
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-23
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Chittering (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 | 441 | 15.2% | 14.3% | 412 | 16.3% | 14.4% | +29 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 328 | 11.3% | 14.6% | 254 | 10.1% | 13.8% | +74 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 596 | 20.6% | 17.6% | 497 | 19.7% | 18.4% | +99 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 288 | 10.0% | 10.9% | 221 | 8.7% | 9.8% | +67 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 375 | 13.0% | 10.3% | 342 | 13.5% | 10.6% | +33 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 171 | 5.9% | 7.1% | 164 | 6.5% | 7.7% | +7 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 335 | 11.6% | 10.8% | 268 | 10.6% | 11.0% | +67 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 306 | 10.6% | 12.5% | 329 | 13.0% | 12.6% | -23 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 51 | 1.8% | 1.9% | 52 | 2.1% | 1.7% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 2,893 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,526 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +367 | 0.0pp |