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 Nulsen, accounting for 20.5% (74 people). This share was higher than Esperance (S) (12.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which decreased by 20 people and 4.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Nulsen - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Nulsen in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nulsen, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
19
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
19
5.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
27
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
27
7.5%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
56
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
56
15.5%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
46
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
46
12.7%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
38
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
38
10.5%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
40
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
40
11.1%
-4.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
51
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
51
14.1%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
74
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
74
20.5%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
10
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
10
2.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-1
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+2
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+5
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-3
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+9
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-20
-4.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-6
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-9
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Nulsen. 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 | 19 | 5.3% | 17.9% | 20 | 5.4% | 17.6% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 27 | 7.5% | 12.5% | 25 | 6.7% | 13.0% | +2 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 56 | 15.5% | 15.0% | 51 | 13.6% | 15.3% | +5 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 46 | 12.7% | 8.7% | 49 | 12.9% | 8.3% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 38 | 10.5% | 11.0% | 29 | 7.7% | 11.5% | +9 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 40 | 11.1% | 7.9% | 60 | 16.0% | 9.0% | -20 | -4.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 51 | 14.1% | 11.9% | 57 | 15.1% | 10.5% | -6 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 74 | 20.5% | 12.6% | 83 | 21.9% | 13.3% | -9 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 10 | 2.8% | 2.4% | 11 | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 361 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 378 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -17 | 0.0pp |