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 Leschenault, accounting for 21.1% (311 people). This share was higher than Harvey (S) (19.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 311 people and 21.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Leschenault - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Leschenault in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leschenault, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
129
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-62.6pp
129
8.8%
-62.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
264
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+17.9pp
264
17.9%
+17.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
311
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
+21.1pp
311
21.1%
+21.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
150
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
150
10.2%
+10.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
202
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
202
13.7%
+13.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
115
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
115
7.8%
+7.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
147
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
147
10.0%
+10.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
132
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
132
9.0%
+9.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
23
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
23
1.6%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+124
-62.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+264
+17.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+311
+21.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+150
+10.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+202
+13.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+115
+7.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+147
+10.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+132
+9.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+23
+1.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Leschenault. 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 | 129 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 5 | 71.4% | 10.4% | +124 | -62.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 264 | 17.9% | 13.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.8% | +264 | +17.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 311 | 21.1% | 19.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.6% | +311 | +21.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 150 | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.7% | +150 | +10.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 202 | 13.7% | 11.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.6% | +202 | +13.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 115 | 7.8% | 7.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.6% | +115 | +7.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 147 | 10.0% | 11.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.5% | +147 | +10.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 132 | 9.0% | 14.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.1% | +132 | +9.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 23 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +23 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 1,474 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,467 | 0.0pp |