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 Irwin (S), accounting for 19.2% (282 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (17.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which decreased by 36 people and 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Irwin (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Irwin (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Irwin (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
211
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
211
14.4%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
172
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
172
11.7%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
282
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
282
19.2%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
140
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
140
9.6%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
137
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
137
9.4%
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
118
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
118
8.1%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
156
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
156
10.6%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
210
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
210
14.3%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
42
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
42
2.9%
0.0pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+2
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+17
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+12
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+15
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-36
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+29
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+33
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+3
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Irwin (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 | 211 | 14.4% | 14.3% | 209 | 15.0% | 14.4% | +2 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 172 | 11.7% | 14.6% | 155 | 11.2% | 13.8% | +17 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 282 | 19.2% | 17.6% | 270 | 19.4% | 18.4% | +12 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 140 | 9.6% | 10.9% | 125 | 9.0% | 9.8% | +15 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 137 | 9.4% | 10.3% | 173 | 12.5% | 10.6% | -36 | -3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 118 | 8.1% | 7.1% | 89 | 6.4% | 7.7% | +29 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 156 | 10.6% | 10.8% | 123 | 8.9% | 11.0% | +33 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 210 | 14.3% | 12.5% | 207 | 14.9% | 12.6% | +3 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 42 | 2.9% | 1.9% | 40 | 2.9% | 1.7% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 1,465 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,389 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +76 | 0.0pp |