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 Gabbadah, accounting for 22.3% (67 people). This share was higher than Gingin (S) (14.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 20 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Gabbadah - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Gabbadah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gingin (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gabbadah, with comparison markers for Gingin (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
34
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
34
11.3%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
28
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
28
9.3%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
67
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
67
22.3%
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
30
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
30
10.0%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
33
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
33
11.0%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
23
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
23
7.7%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
40
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
40
13.3%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
45
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
45
15.0%
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
8
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
8
2.7%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+8
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+10
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+20
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+12
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+6
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+7
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+5
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+1
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Gabbadah. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gingin (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Gingin (S)% | Count | % | Gingin (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 34 | 11.3% | 19.3% | 26 | 10.7% | 20.0% | +8 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 28 | 9.3% | 8.6% | 18 | 7.4% | 7.1% | +10 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 67 | 22.3% | 14.9% | 47 | 19.4% | 15.6% | +20 | +2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 30 | 10.0% | 6.4% | 18 | 7.4% | 6.4% | +12 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 33 | 11.0% | 9.8% | 27 | 11.2% | 9.9% | +6 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 23 | 7.7% | 4.6% | 16 | 6.6% | 6.1% | +7 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 40 | 13.3% | 11.9% | 35 | 14.5% | 10.6% | +5 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 45 | 15.0% | 22.0% | 44 | 18.2% | 22.5% | +1 | -3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 8 | 2.7% | 2.5% | 5 | 2.1% | 1.6% | +3 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 300 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 242 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +58 | 0.0pp |