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 Pink Lake, accounting for 18.7% (93 people). This share was higher than Esperance (S) (15%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 471 people and 5.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Pink Lake - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Pink Lake in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pink Lake, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
59
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
59
11.8%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
62
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
62
12.4%
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
93
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
93
18.7%
-5.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
36
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
36
7.2%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
61
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
61
12.2%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
49
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
49
9.8%
+4.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
64
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
64
12.9%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
63
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
63
12.7%
+4.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
12
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
12
2.4%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-257
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-316
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-471
-5.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-117
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-225
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-69
+4.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-209
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-131
+4.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-44
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Pink Lake. 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 | 59 | 11.8% | 17.9% | 316 | 13.5% | 17.6% | -257 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 62 | 12.4% | 12.5% | 378 | 16.2% | 13.0% | -316 | -3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 93 | 18.7% | 15.0% | 564 | 24.1% | 15.3% | -471 | -5.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 36 | 7.2% | 8.7% | 153 | 6.5% | 8.3% | -117 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 61 | 12.2% | 11.0% | 286 | 12.2% | 11.5% | -225 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 49 | 9.8% | 7.9% | 118 | 5.1% | 9.0% | -69 | +4.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 64 | 12.9% | 11.9% | 273 | 11.7% | 10.5% | -209 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 63 | 12.7% | 12.6% | 194 | 8.3% | 13.3% | -131 | +4.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 12 | 2.4% | 2.4% | 56 | 2.4% | 1.6% | -44 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 498 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,336 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,838 | 0.0pp |