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 Fremantle (C), accounting for 37.5% (6,213 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (23.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,282 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Fremantle (C) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Fremantle (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fremantle (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
2,481
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
2,481
15.0%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
6,213
% of total
37.5%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
6,213
37.5%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,824
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,824
11.0%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,907
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
1,907
11.5%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,509
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,509
9.1%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
955
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
955
5.8%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
520
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
520
3.1%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
920
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
920
5.6%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
238
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
238
1.4%
-0.3pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+552
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,282
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+220
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+480
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+56
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-46
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+15
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+36
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Fremantle (C). 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 | 2,481 | 15.0% | 11.9% | 1,929 | 13.8% | 11.5% | +552 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 6,213 | 37.5% | 23.7% | 4,931 | 35.3% | 22.2% | +1,282 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,824 | 11.0% | 14.7% | 1,604 | 11.5% | 15.6% | +220 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,907 | 11.5% | 12.0% | 1,427 | 10.2% | 10.8% | +480 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,509 | 9.1% | 12.5% | 1,453 | 10.4% | 13.6% | +56 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 955 | 5.8% | 7.9% | 1,001 | 7.2% | 9.2% | -46 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 520 | 3.1% | 7.0% | 505 | 3.6% | 6.5% | +15 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 920 | 5.6% | 8.7% | 884 | 6.3% | 9.0% | +36 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 238 | 1.4% | 1.7% | 239 | 1.7% | 1.6% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 16,569 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,973 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,596 | 0.0pp |