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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in East Fremantle (T), accounting for 37.6% (1,509 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (23.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 166 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
East Fremantle (T) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for East Fremantle (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for East Fremantle (T), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
772
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
772
19.2%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,509
% of total
37.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
1,509
37.6%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
318
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
318
7.9%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
408
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
408
10.2%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
408
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
408
10.2%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
290
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
290
7.2%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
78
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
78
1.9%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
188
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
188
4.7%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
43
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
43
1.1%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+109
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+166
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-34
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+65
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-17
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+14
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-9
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+28
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-10
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for East Fremantle (T). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Perth.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 772 | 19.2% | 11.9% | 663 | 17.8% | 11.5% | +109 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,509 | 37.6% | 23.7% | 1,343 | 36.1% | 22.2% | +166 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 318 | 7.9% | 14.7% | 352 | 9.5% | 15.6% | -34 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 408 | 10.2% | 12.0% | 343 | 9.2% | 10.8% | +65 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 408 | 10.2% | 12.5% | 425 | 11.4% | 13.6% | -17 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 290 | 7.2% | 7.9% | 276 | 7.4% | 9.2% | +14 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 78 | 1.9% | 7.0% | 87 | 2.3% | 6.5% | -9 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 188 | 4.7% | 8.7% | 160 | 4.3% | 9.0% | +28 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 43 | 1.1% | 1.7% | 53 | 1.4% | 1.6% | -10 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 4,016 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,720 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +296 | 0.0pp |