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 Neergabby, accounting for 34.8% (54 people). This share was higher than Gingin (S) (22%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which decreased by 44 people and 27.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Neergabby - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Neergabby in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gingin (S) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Neergabby, with comparison markers for Gingin (S).

Neergabby
Gingin (S)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

52

% of total

33.5%

Change from 2016

+17.4pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

3

% of total

1.9%

Change from 2016

-25.4pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

13

% of total

8.4%

Change from 2016

+6.5pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

3

% of total

1.9%

Change from 2016

-27.3pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

8

% of total

5.2%

Change from 2016

-0.4pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

3

% of total

1.9%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

13

% of total

8.4%

Change from 2016

+6.5pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

54

% of total

34.8%

Change from 2016

+26.7pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

3

% of total

1.9%

Change from 2016

-3.7pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Neergabby. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gingin (S).

Occupation of employment for Neergabby. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gingin (S).
Occupation of employment for Neergabby. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gingin (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Gingin (S)%Count%Gingin (S)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers5233.5%19.3%2616.1%20.0%+26+17.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals31.9%8.6%4427.3%7.1%-41-25.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers138.4%14.9%31.9%15.6%+10+6.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers31.9%6.4%4729.2%6.4%-44-27.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers85.2%9.8%95.6%9.9%-1-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers31.9%4.6%31.9%6.1%00.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers138.4%11.9%31.9%10.6%+10+6.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers5434.8%22.0%138.1%22.5%+41+26.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated31.9%2.5%95.6%1.6%-6-3.7pp
Total155100.0%100.0%161100.0%100.0%-60.0pp