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 Coorow (S), accounting for 31% (132 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (14.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 15 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Coorow (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Coorow (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coorow (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
132
% of total
31.0%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
132
31.0%
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
31
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
31
7.3%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
50
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
50
11.7%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
22
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
22
5.2%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
45
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
45
10.6%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
17
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
17
4.0%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
60
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
60
14.1%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
54
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
54
12.7%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
7
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
7
1.6%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-15
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+2
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+2
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-4
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-1
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+10
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-12
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Coorow (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 | 132 | 31.0% | 14.3% | 147 | 34.3% | 14.4% | -15 | -3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 31 | 7.3% | 14.6% | 30 | 7.0% | 13.8% | +1 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 50 | 11.7% | 17.6% | 48 | 11.2% | 18.4% | +2 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 22 | 5.2% | 10.9% | 20 | 4.7% | 9.8% | +2 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 45 | 10.6% | 10.3% | 49 | 11.4% | 10.6% | -4 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 17 | 4.0% | 7.1% | 18 | 4.2% | 7.7% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 60 | 14.1% | 10.8% | 50 | 11.7% | 11.0% | +10 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 54 | 12.7% | 12.5% | 66 | 15.4% | 12.6% | -12 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 7 | 1.6% | 1.9% | 5 | 1.2% | 1.7% | +2 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 426 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 429 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |