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 Nickol, accounting for 27.4% (664 people). This share was higher than Karratha (C) (25.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 664 people and 27.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Nickol - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Nickol in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Karratha (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nickol, with comparison markers for Karratha (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
221
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-64.6pp
221
9.1%
-64.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
411
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+17.0pp
411
17.0%
+17.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
664
% of total
27.4%
Change from 2016
+27.4pp
664
27.4%
+27.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
220
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-12.0pp
220
9.1%
-12.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
295
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
295
12.2%
+12.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
132
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
132
5.5%
+5.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
237
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
237
9.8%
+9.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
195
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
195
8.1%
+8.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
52
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
52
2.1%
+2.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+207
-64.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+411
+17.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+664
+27.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+216
-12.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+295
+12.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+132
+5.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+237
+9.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+195
+8.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+52
+2.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Nickol. 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 | 221 | 9.1% | 10.6% | 14 | 73.7% | 9.9% | +207 | -64.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 411 | 17.0% | 14.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.2% | +411 | +17.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 664 | 27.4% | 25.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 24.5% | +664 | +27.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 220 | 9.1% | 9.2% | 4 | 21.1% | 8.4% | +216 | -12.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 295 | 12.2% | 11.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.8% | +295 | +12.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 132 | 5.5% | 5.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% | +132 | +5.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 237 | 9.8% | 10.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.1% | +237 | +9.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 195 | 8.1% | 10.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.0% | +195 | +8.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 52 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% | +52 | +2.1pp |
| Total | 2,419 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 19 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,400 | 0.0pp |