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 Greenfields, accounting for 19.1% (659 people). This share was higher than Mandurah (C) (18.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 114 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Greenfields - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Greenfields in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mandurah (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Greenfields, with comparison markers for Mandurah (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
247
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
247
7.2%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
365
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
365
10.6%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
659
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
659
19.1%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
532
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
532
15.4%
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
281
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
281
8.1%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
339
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
339
9.8%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
491
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
491
14.2%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
484
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
484
14.0%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
61
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
61
1.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+25
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-4
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-40
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+114
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-58
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-17
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+73
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+20
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Greenfields. 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 | 247 | 7.2% | 9.6% | 222 | 6.6% | 9.1% | +25 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 365 | 10.6% | 14.4% | 369 | 11.0% | 14.0% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 659 | 19.1% | 18.6% | 699 | 20.9% | 19.7% | -40 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 532 | 15.4% | 14.0% | 418 | 12.5% | 12.1% | +114 | +2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 281 | 8.1% | 10.4% | 339 | 10.1% | 11.5% | -58 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 339 | 9.8% | 9.5% | 356 | 10.6% | 10.4% | -17 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 491 | 14.2% | 10.9% | 418 | 12.5% | 10.2% | +73 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 484 | 14.0% | 10.8% | 464 | 13.9% | 11.3% | +20 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 61 | 1.8% | 1.7% | 59 | 1.8% | 1.7% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 3,453 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,347 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +106 | 0.0pp |