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 Leonora, accounting for 15.6% (42 people). This share was lower than Leonora (S) (20.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 42 people and 15.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Leonora - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Leonora in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Leonora (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leonora, with comparison markers for Leonora (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
34
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
34
12.6%
+12.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
33
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
33
12.3%
+12.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
42
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+15.6pp
42
15.6%
+15.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
38
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
38
14.1%
+14.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
33
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
33
12.3%
+12.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
11
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
11
4.1%
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
34
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
34
12.6%
+12.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
40
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+14.9pp
40
14.9%
+14.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
4
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
4
1.5%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+34
+12.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+33
+12.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+42
+15.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+38
+14.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+33
+12.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+11
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+34
+12.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+40
+14.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
+1.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Leonora. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Leonora (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Leonora (S)% | Count | % | Leonora (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 34 | 12.6% | 9.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.0% | +34 | +12.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 33 | 12.3% | 7.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.4% | +33 | +12.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 42 | 15.6% | 20.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 21.4% | +42 | +15.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 38 | 14.1% | 9.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.2% | +38 | +14.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 33 | 12.3% | 10.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.9% | +33 | +12.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 11 | 4.1% | 2.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.8% | +11 | +4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 34 | 12.6% | 24.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 29.1% | +34 | +12.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 40 | 14.9% | 14.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.8% | +40 | +14.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 4 | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% | +4 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 269 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 100.0% | +269 | +100.0pp |