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 Warawarrup, accounting for 24% (18 people). This share was higher than Harvey (S) (19.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 8 people and 10.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Warawarrup - Employed persons (Usual residence)

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

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Warawarrup, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).

Warawarrup
Harvey (S)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

11

% of total

14.7%

Change from 2016

-4.8pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

11

% of total

14.7%

Change from 2016

+10.8pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

18

% of total

24.0%

Change from 2016

+9.7pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-5.2pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

11

% of total

14.7%

Change from 2016

-4.8pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

3

% of total

4.0%

Change from 2016

-1.2pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

13

% of total

17.3%

Change from 2016

+3.0pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

8

% of total

10.7%

Change from 2016

+1.6pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-5.2pp

Data table

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

Occupation of employment for Warawarrup. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
Occupation of employment for Warawarrup. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Harvey (S)%Count%Harvey (S)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers1114.7%9.7%1519.5%10.4%-4-4.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals1114.7%13.3%33.9%12.8%+8+10.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers1824.0%19.8%1114.3%19.6%+7+9.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers00.0%10.8%45.2%9.7%-4-5.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers1114.7%11.0%1519.5%11.6%-4-4.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers34.0%7.6%45.2%9.6%-1-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers1317.3%11.5%1114.3%10.5%+2+3.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers810.7%14.3%79.1%14.1%+1+1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated00.0%1.8%45.2%1.7%-4-5.2pp
Total75100.0%100.0%77100.0%100.0%-20.0pp