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 Lancelin, accounting for 34.2% (123 people). This share was higher than Gingin (S) (22%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 32 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Lancelin - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Lancelin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gingin (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lancelin, with comparison markers for Gingin (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
49
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
49
13.6%
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
33
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
33
9.2%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
44
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
44
12.2%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
26
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
26
7.2%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
23
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
23
6.4%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
13
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
13
3.6%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
35
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
35
9.7%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
123
% of total
34.2%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
123
34.2%
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
19
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
19
5.3%
+4.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-2
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+5
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+6
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+3
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-4
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-3
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+9
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+32
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+16
+4.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Lancelin. 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 | 49 | 13.6% | 19.3% | 51 | 16.8% | 20.0% | -2 | -3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 33 | 9.2% | 8.6% | 28 | 9.2% | 7.1% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 44 | 12.2% | 14.9% | 38 | 12.5% | 15.6% | +6 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 26 | 7.2% | 6.4% | 23 | 7.6% | 6.4% | +3 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 23 | 6.4% | 9.8% | 27 | 8.9% | 9.9% | -4 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 13 | 3.6% | 4.6% | 16 | 5.3% | 6.1% | -3 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 35 | 9.7% | 11.9% | 26 | 8.6% | 10.6% | +9 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 123 | 34.2% | 22.0% | 91 | 29.9% | 22.5% | +32 | +4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 19 | 5.3% | 2.5% | 3 | 1.0% | 1.6% | +16 | +4.3pp |
| Total | 360 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 304 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +56 | 0.0pp |