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 West Beach (WA), accounting for 23.9% (184 people). This share was higher than Esperance (S) (12.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 20 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
West Beach (WA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for West Beach (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Beach (WA), with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
107
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
107
13.9%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
184
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
184
23.9%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
107
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
107
13.9%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
71
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
71
9.2%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
95
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
95
12.4%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
67
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
67
8.7%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
60
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
60
7.8%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
67
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
67
8.7%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
18
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
18
2.3%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-15
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+20
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-19
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+16
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+9
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-18
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-1
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+17
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for West Beach (WA). 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 | 107 | 13.9% | 17.9% | 122 | 15.7% | 17.6% | -15 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 184 | 23.9% | 12.5% | 164 | 21.1% | 13.0% | +20 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 107 | 13.9% | 15.0% | 126 | 16.3% | 15.3% | -19 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 71 | 9.2% | 8.7% | 55 | 7.1% | 8.3% | +16 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 95 | 12.4% | 11.0% | 86 | 11.1% | 11.5% | +9 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 67 | 8.7% | 7.9% | 85 | 11.0% | 9.0% | -18 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 60 | 7.8% | 11.9% | 61 | 7.9% | 10.5% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 67 | 8.7% | 12.6% | 50 | 6.4% | 13.3% | +17 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 18 | 2.3% | 2.4% | 21 | 2.7% | 1.6% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 769 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 777 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |