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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Katanning (S), accounting for 24.6% (447 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (12.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 38 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Katanning (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Katanning (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Katanning (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
241
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
241
13.3%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
207
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
207
11.4%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
272
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
272
15.0%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
181
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
181
10.0%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
180
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
180
9.9%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
141
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
141
7.8%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
111
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
111
6.1%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
447
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
447
24.6%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
37
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
37
2.0%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-21
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-8
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+22
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+38
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+17
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-7
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
0
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+23
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Katanning (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 | 241 | 13.3% | 14.3% | 262 | 14.9% | 14.4% | -21 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 207 | 11.4% | 14.6% | 215 | 12.2% | 13.8% | -8 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 272 | 15.0% | 17.6% | 250 | 14.2% | 18.4% | +22 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 181 | 10.0% | 10.9% | 143 | 8.1% | 9.8% | +38 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 180 | 9.9% | 10.3% | 163 | 9.3% | 10.6% | +17 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 141 | 7.8% | 7.1% | 148 | 8.4% | 7.7% | -7 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 111 | 6.1% | 10.8% | 111 | 6.3% | 11.0% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 447 | 24.6% | 12.5% | 424 | 24.1% | 12.6% | +23 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 37 | 2.0% | 1.9% | 38 | 2.2% | 1.7% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,816 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,759 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +57 | 0.0pp |