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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Cervantes, accounting for 23% (45 people). This share was higher than Dandaragan (S) (16.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 28 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Cervantes - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Cervantes in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dandaragan (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cervantes, with comparison markers for Dandaragan (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
34
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
34
17.3%
+10.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
17
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
17
8.7%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
26
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
26
13.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
23
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
23
11.7%
+6.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
23
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
23
11.7%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
7
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-11.0pp
7
3.6%
-11.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
21
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
21
10.7%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
45
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
45
23.0%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
5
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
5
2.6%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+28
+10.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+11
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+15
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+19
+6.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+13
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-5
-11.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+11
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+27
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
-1.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Cervantes. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dandaragan (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dandaragan (S)% | Count | % | Dandaragan (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 34 | 17.3% | 21.0% | 6 | 7.3% | 25.0% | +28 | +10.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 17 | 8.7% | 11.8% | 6 | 7.3% | 8.7% | +11 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 26 | 13.3% | 14.6% | 11 | 13.4% | 14.5% | +15 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 23 | 11.7% | 7.3% | 4 | 4.9% | 6.6% | +19 | +6.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 23 | 11.7% | 9.9% | 10 | 12.2% | 10.7% | +13 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 7 | 3.6% | 5.8% | 12 | 14.6% | 5.2% | -5 | -11.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 21 | 10.7% | 11.9% | 10 | 12.2% | 9.3% | +11 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 45 | 23.0% | 16.2% | 18 | 22.0% | 18.5% | +27 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 5 | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3 | 3.7% | 1.4% | +2 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 196 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 82 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +114 | 0.0pp |