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 Kojonup, accounting for 21% (116 people). This share was lower than Kojonup (S) (35.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 108 people, while its share fell by 45.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kojonup - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kojonup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kojonup (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kojonup, with comparison markers for Kojonup (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
116
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-45.7pp
116
21.0%
-45.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
53
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
53
9.6%
+9.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
82
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+14.9pp
82
14.9%
+14.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
47
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
47
8.5%
+8.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
45
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
45
8.2%
+8.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
24
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
24
4.3%
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
68
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
68
12.3%
+12.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
107
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
107
19.4%
-5.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
11
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
11
2.0%
+2.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+108
-45.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+53
+9.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+82
+14.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+47
+8.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+45
+8.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+24
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+68
+12.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+104
-5.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+11
+2.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kojonup. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kojonup (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Kojonup (S)% | Count | % | Kojonup (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 116 | 21.0% | 35.2% | 8 | 66.7% | 37.0% | +108 | -45.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 53 | 9.6% | 9.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.4% | +53 | +9.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 82 | 14.9% | 10.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.3% | +82 | +14.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 47 | 8.5% | 6.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% | +47 | +8.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 45 | 8.2% | 7.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.2% | +45 | +8.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 24 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.1% | +24 | +4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 68 | 12.3% | 8.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.5% | +68 | +12.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 107 | 19.4% | 17.1% | 3 | 25.0% | 13.7% | +104 | -5.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 11 | 2.0% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.3% | +11 | +2.0pp |
| Total | 552 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +540 | 0.0pp |