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 Cookernup, accounting for 23.6% (65 people). This share was higher than Harvey (S) (19.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 26 people and 4.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Cookernup - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Cookernup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cookernup, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
47
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
47
17.1%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
30
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
30
10.9%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
65
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
65
23.6%
+4.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
24
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
24
8.7%
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
21
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
21
7.6%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
11
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
11
4.0%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
35
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
35
12.7%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
41
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
41
14.9%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
5
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
5
1.8%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+8
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+13
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+26
+4.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-1
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+8
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-3
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+5
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+11
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+5
+1.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Cookernup. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 47 | 17.1% | 9.7% | 39 | 19.0% | 10.4% | +8 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 30 | 10.9% | 13.3% | 17 | 8.3% | 12.8% | +13 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 65 | 23.6% | 19.8% | 39 | 19.0% | 19.6% | +26 | +4.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 24 | 8.7% | 10.8% | 25 | 12.2% | 9.7% | -1 | -3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 21 | 7.6% | 11.0% | 13 | 6.3% | 11.6% | +8 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 11 | 4.0% | 7.6% | 14 | 6.8% | 9.6% | -3 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 35 | 12.7% | 11.5% | 30 | 14.6% | 10.5% | +5 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 41 | 14.9% | 14.3% | 30 | 14.6% | 14.1% | +11 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 5 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +5 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 275 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 205 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +70 | 0.0pp |