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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Cherry Tree Pool, accounting for 61.1% (22 people). This share was higher than Kojonup (S) (35.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 5 people and 14.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Cherry Tree Pool - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Cherry Tree Pool in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kojonup (S) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment change

Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.

2016
2021

Total Occupation Managers

-1

-6.5pp

Total Occupation Professionals

-5

-14.7pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

0

0.0pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

+4

+11.1pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

+3

+8.3pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

0

0.0pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

0

0.0pp

Total Occupation Labourers

-3

-8.8pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

+5

+13.9pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Cherry Tree Pool. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kojonup (S).

Occupation of employment for Cherry Tree Pool. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kojonup (S).
Occupation of employment for Cherry Tree Pool. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kojonup (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Kojonup (S)%Count%Kojonup (S)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers2261.1%35.2%2367.6%37.0%-1-6.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals00.0%9.2%514.7%10.4%-5-14.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers00.0%10.3%00.0%10.3%00.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers411.1%6.7%00.0%5.8%+4+11.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers38.3%7.3%00.0%8.2%+3+8.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers00.0%4.3%00.0%4.1%00.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers00.0%8.2%00.0%7.5%00.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers00.0%17.1%38.8%13.7%-3-8.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated513.9%1.7%00.0%2.3%+5+13.9pp
Total36100.0%100.0%34100.0%100.0%+20.0pp