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 Wickham (WA), accounting for 33.4% (329 people). This share was higher than Karratha (C) (25.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which decreased by 69 people and 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Wickham (WA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Wickham (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Karratha (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wickham (WA), with comparison markers for Karratha (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
69
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
69
7.0%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
84
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
84
8.5%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
329
% of total
33.4%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
329
33.4%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
76
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
76
7.7%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
94
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
94
9.6%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
41
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
41
4.2%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
174
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
174
17.7%
-5.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
96
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
96
9.8%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
24
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
24
2.4%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+20
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-14
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-1
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-27
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-9
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
0
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-69
-5.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+13
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Wickham (WA). 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 | 69 | 7.0% | 10.6% | 49 | 4.6% | 9.9% | +20 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 84 | 8.5% | 14.7% | 98 | 9.2% | 14.2% | -14 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 329 | 33.4% | 25.6% | 330 | 30.9% | 24.5% | -1 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 76 | 7.7% | 9.2% | 103 | 9.7% | 8.4% | -27 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 94 | 9.6% | 11.2% | 103 | 9.7% | 11.8% | -9 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 41 | 4.2% | 5.4% | 41 | 3.8% | 5.8% | 0 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 174 | 17.7% | 10.9% | 243 | 22.8% | 13.1% | -69 | -5.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 96 | 9.8% | 10.1% | 83 | 7.8% | 10.0% | +13 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 24 | 2.4% | 2.1% | 23 | 2.2% | 2.2% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 984 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,067 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -83 | 0.0pp |