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 Lakelands (WA), accounting for 18.9% (532 people). This share was higher than Mandurah (C) (18.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 532 people and 18.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Lakelands (WA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Lakelands (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mandurah (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lakelands (WA), with comparison markers for Mandurah (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
260
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
260
9.2%
+9.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
405
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+14.4pp
405
14.4%
+14.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
532
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+18.9pp
532
18.9%
+18.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
424
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+15.0pp
424
15.0%
+15.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
285
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
285
10.1%
+10.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
264
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
264
9.4%
+9.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
319
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
319
11.3%
+11.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
297
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
297
10.5%
+10.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
35
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
35
1.2%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+260
+9.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+405
+14.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+532
+18.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+424
+15.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+285
+10.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+264
+9.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+319
+11.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+297
+10.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+35
+1.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Lakelands (WA). 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 | 260 | 9.2% | 9.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.1% | +260 | +9.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 405 | 14.4% | 14.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.0% | +405 | +14.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 532 | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.7% | +532 | +18.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 424 | 15.0% | 14.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.1% | +424 | +15.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 285 | 10.1% | 10.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.5% | +285 | +10.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 264 | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.4% | +264 | +9.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 319 | 11.3% | 10.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.2% | +319 | +11.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 297 | 10.5% | 10.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.3% | +297 | +10.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 35 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +35 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 2,822 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,819 | 0.0pp |