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 Gingin (S), accounting for 22% (547 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (12.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 67 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Gingin (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Gingin (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gingin (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
481
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
481
19.3%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
215
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
215
8.6%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
371
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
371
14.9%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
158
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
158
6.4%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
244
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
244
9.8%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
115
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
115
4.6%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
296
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
296
11.9%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
547
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
547
22.0%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
63
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
63
2.5%
+0.9pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+51
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+61
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+34
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+20
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+30
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-16
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+67
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+62
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+28
+0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Gingin (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 481 | 19.3% | 14.3% | 430 | 20.0% | 14.4% | +51 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 215 | 8.6% | 14.6% | 154 | 7.1% | 13.8% | +61 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 371 | 14.9% | 17.6% | 337 | 15.6% | 18.4% | +34 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 158 | 6.4% | 10.9% | 138 | 6.4% | 9.8% | +20 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 244 | 9.8% | 10.3% | 214 | 9.9% | 10.6% | +30 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 115 | 4.6% | 7.1% | 131 | 6.1% | 7.7% | -16 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 296 | 11.9% | 10.8% | 229 | 10.6% | 11.0% | +67 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 547 | 22.0% | 12.5% | 485 | 22.5% | 12.6% | +62 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 63 | 2.5% | 1.9% | 35 | 1.6% | 1.7% | +28 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 2,487 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,154 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +333 | 0.0pp |