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 Millars Well, accounting for 26.3% (292 people). This share was higher than Karratha (C) (25.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 560 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Millars Well - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Millars Well in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Karratha (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Millars Well, with comparison markers for Karratha (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
129
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
129
11.6%
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
174
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
174
15.7%
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
292
% of total
26.3%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
292
26.3%
+10.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
98
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
98
8.8%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
139
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
139
12.5%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
64
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
64
5.8%
-5.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
86
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
86
7.8%
+3.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
102
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
102
9.2%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
28
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
28
2.5%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-488
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-560
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-311
+10.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-304
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-387
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-355
-5.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-64
+3.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-173
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-36
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Millars Well. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Karratha (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Karratha (C)% | Count | % | Karratha (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 129 | 11.6% | 10.6% | 617 | 16.2% | 9.9% | -488 | -4.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 174 | 15.7% | 14.7% | 734 | 19.3% | 14.2% | -560 | -3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 292 | 26.3% | 25.6% | 603 | 15.9% | 24.5% | -311 | +10.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 98 | 8.8% | 9.2% | 402 | 10.6% | 8.4% | -304 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 139 | 12.5% | 11.2% | 526 | 13.8% | 11.8% | -387 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 64 | 5.8% | 5.4% | 419 | 11.0% | 5.8% | -355 | -5.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 86 | 7.8% | 10.9% | 150 | 3.9% | 13.1% | -64 | +3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 102 | 9.2% | 10.1% | 275 | 7.2% | 10.0% | -173 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 28 | 2.5% | 2.1% | 64 | 1.7% | 2.2% | -36 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 1,109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,799 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,690 | 0.0pp |