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 Castletown, accounting for 16.9% (317 people). This share was higher than Esperance (S) (15%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 55 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Castletown - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Castletown in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Castletown, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
210
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
210
11.2%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
227
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
227
12.1%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
317
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
317
16.9%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
195
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
195
10.4%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
219
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
219
11.7%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
182
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
182
9.7%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
275
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
275
14.6%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
213
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
213
11.3%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
35
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
35
1.9%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+9
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-15
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+5
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+22
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-44
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+5
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+55
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-32
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+9
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Castletown. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Esperance (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Esperance (S)% | Count | % | Esperance (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 210 | 11.2% | 17.9% | 201 | 10.8% | 17.6% | +9 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 227 | 12.1% | 12.5% | 242 | 13.0% | 13.0% | -15 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 317 | 16.9% | 15.0% | 312 | 16.8% | 15.3% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 195 | 10.4% | 8.7% | 173 | 9.3% | 8.3% | +22 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 219 | 11.7% | 11.0% | 263 | 14.2% | 11.5% | -44 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 182 | 9.7% | 7.9% | 177 | 9.5% | 9.0% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 275 | 14.6% | 11.9% | 220 | 11.9% | 10.5% | +55 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 213 | 11.3% | 12.6% | 245 | 13.2% | 13.3% | -32 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 35 | 1.9% | 2.4% | 26 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +9 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 1,878 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,856 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22 | 0.0pp |