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 Coodanup, accounting for 17.4% (222 people). This share was lower than Mandurah (C) (18.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 38 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Coodanup - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Coodanup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mandurah (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coodanup, with comparison markers for Mandurah (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
92
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
92
7.2%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
141
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
141
11.0%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
222
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
222
17.4%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
183
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
183
14.3%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
121
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
121
9.5%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
117
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
117
9.2%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
182
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
182
14.2%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
175
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
175
13.7%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
38
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
38
3.0%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+12
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+38
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-2
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+32
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+3
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+1
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+32
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+11
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+7
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Coodanup. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mandurah (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mandurah (C)% | Count | % | Mandurah (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 92 | 7.2% | 9.6% | 80 | 7.0% | 9.1% | +12 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 141 | 11.0% | 14.4% | 103 | 9.0% | 14.0% | +38 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 222 | 17.4% | 18.6% | 224 | 19.6% | 19.7% | -2 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 183 | 14.3% | 14.0% | 151 | 13.2% | 12.1% | +32 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 121 | 9.5% | 10.4% | 118 | 10.3% | 11.5% | +3 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 117 | 9.2% | 9.5% | 116 | 10.2% | 10.4% | +1 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 182 | 14.2% | 10.9% | 150 | 13.1% | 10.2% | +32 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 175 | 13.7% | 10.8% | 164 | 14.4% | 11.3% | +11 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 38 | 3.0% | 1.7% | 31 | 2.7% | 1.7% | +7 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 1,278 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,142 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +136 | 0.0pp |