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 Halls Head, accounting for 18.6% (1,209 people). This share was similar to Mandurah (C) (18.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 1,201 people, while its share fell by 19.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Halls Head - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Halls Head in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mandurah (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Halls Head, with comparison markers for Mandurah (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
695
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
695
10.7%
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,082
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
1,082
16.7%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,209
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-19.5pp
1,209
18.6%
-19.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
858
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
858
13.2%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
705
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
705
10.9%
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
607
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
607
9.4%
+9.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
661
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-8.8pp
661
10.2%
-8.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
565
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
565
8.7%
+8.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
108
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
108
1.7%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+692
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,078
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+1,201
-19.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+855
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+702
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+607
+9.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+657
-8.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+565
+8.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+108
+1.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Halls Head. 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 | 695 | 10.7% | 9.6% | 3 | 14.3% | 9.1% | +692 | -3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,082 | 16.7% | 14.4% | 4 | 19.0% | 14.0% | +1,078 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,209 | 18.6% | 18.6% | 8 | 38.1% | 19.7% | +1,201 | -19.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 858 | 13.2% | 14.0% | 3 | 14.3% | 12.1% | +855 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 705 | 10.9% | 10.4% | 3 | 14.3% | 11.5% | +702 | -3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 607 | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.4% | +607 | +9.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 661 | 10.2% | 10.9% | 4 | 19.0% | 10.2% | +657 | -8.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 565 | 8.7% | 10.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.3% | +565 | +8.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 108 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +108 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 6,489 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 21 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,468 | 0.0pp |