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, accounting for 26.6% (421 people). This share was higher than Katanning (S) (24.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 37 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Katanning - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Katanning in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katanning (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Katanning, with comparison markers for Katanning (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
138
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
138
8.7%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
181
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
181
11.4%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
242
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
242
15.3%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
169
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
169
10.7%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
162
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
162
10.2%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
133
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
133
8.4%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
100
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
100
6.3%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
421
% of total
26.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
421
26.6%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
33
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
33
2.1%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-26
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-10
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+15
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+37
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+20
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-3
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+4
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+8
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Katanning. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Katanning (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Katanning (S)% | Count | % | Katanning (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 138 | 8.7% | 13.3% | 164 | 10.7% | 14.9% | -26 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 181 | 11.4% | 11.4% | 191 | 12.4% | 12.2% | -10 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 242 | 15.3% | 15.0% | 227 | 14.8% | 14.2% | +15 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 169 | 10.7% | 10.0% | 132 | 8.6% | 8.1% | +37 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 162 | 10.2% | 9.9% | 142 | 9.3% | 9.3% | +20 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 133 | 8.4% | 7.8% | 136 | 8.9% | 8.4% | -3 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 100 | 6.3% | 6.1% | 96 | 6.2% | 6.3% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 421 | 26.6% | 24.6% | 413 | 26.9% | 24.1% | +8 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 33 | 2.1% | 2.0% | 32 | 2.1% | 2.2% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 1,584 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,535 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +49 | 0.0pp |