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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Halls Creek (S), accounting for 22.4% (176 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (10.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 30 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Halls Creek (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Halls Creek (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Halls Creek (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
110
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
110
14.0%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
161
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
161
20.5%
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
86
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
86
10.9%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
176
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
176
22.4%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
54
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
54
6.9%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
26
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
26
3.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
37
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
37
4.7%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
84
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
84
10.7%
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
48
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
48
6.1%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+30
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-11
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+11
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+27
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+1
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+2
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+10
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-10
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+17
+1.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Halls Creek (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 | 110 | 14.0% | 14.3% | 80 | 11.3% | 14.4% | +30 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 161 | 20.5% | 14.6% | 172 | 24.4% | 13.8% | -11 | -3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 86 | 10.9% | 17.6% | 75 | 10.6% | 18.4% | +11 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 176 | 22.4% | 10.9% | 149 | 21.1% | 9.8% | +27 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 54 | 6.9% | 10.3% | 53 | 7.5% | 10.6% | +1 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 26 | 3.3% | 7.1% | 24 | 3.4% | 7.7% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 37 | 4.7% | 10.8% | 27 | 3.8% | 11.0% | +10 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 84 | 10.7% | 12.5% | 94 | 13.3% | 12.6% | -10 | -2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 48 | 6.1% | 1.9% | 31 | 4.4% | 1.7% | +17 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 786 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 705 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +81 | 0.0pp |