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 Dardanup (S), accounting for 18.9% (1,330 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (17.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 172 people and 1.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Dardanup (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Dardanup (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dardanup (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
707
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
707
10.1%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
934
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
934
13.3%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,330
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
1,330
18.9%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
793
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
793
11.3%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
832
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
832
11.8%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
655
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
655
9.3%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
816
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
816
11.6%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
844
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
844
12.0%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
117
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
117
1.7%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+76
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+172
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+16
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+141
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+81
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-16
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+51
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+78
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+18
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Dardanup (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 | 707 | 10.1% | 14.3% | 631 | 9.8% | 14.4% | +76 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 934 | 13.3% | 14.6% | 762 | 11.9% | 13.8% | +172 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,330 | 18.9% | 17.6% | 1,314 | 20.5% | 18.4% | +16 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 793 | 11.3% | 10.9% | 652 | 10.1% | 9.8% | +141 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 832 | 11.8% | 10.3% | 751 | 11.7% | 10.6% | +81 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 655 | 9.3% | 7.1% | 671 | 10.4% | 7.7% | -16 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 816 | 11.6% | 10.8% | 765 | 11.9% | 11.0% | +51 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 844 | 12.0% | 12.5% | 766 | 11.9% | 12.6% | +78 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 117 | 1.7% | 1.9% | 99 | 1.5% | 1.7% | +18 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 7,025 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,425 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +600 | 0.0pp |