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 Parklands (WA), accounting for 18.5% (56 people). This share was similar to Mandurah (C) (18.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 6 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Parklands (WA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Parklands (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mandurah (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Parklands (WA), with comparison markers for Mandurah (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
33
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
33
10.9%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
44
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
44
14.6%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
56
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
56
18.5%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
35
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
35
11.6%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
38
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
38
12.6%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
31
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
31
10.3%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
29
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
29
9.6%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
28
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
28
9.3%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
7
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
7
2.3%
+2.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+6
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+5
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+2
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
0
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-2
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+5
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-6
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+6
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+7
+2.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Parklands (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 | 33 | 10.9% | 9.6% | 27 | 9.3% | 9.1% | +6 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 44 | 14.6% | 14.4% | 39 | 13.5% | 14.0% | +5 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 56 | 18.5% | 18.6% | 54 | 18.7% | 19.7% | +2 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 35 | 11.6% | 14.0% | 35 | 12.1% | 12.1% | 0 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 38 | 12.6% | 10.4% | 40 | 13.8% | 11.5% | -2 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 31 | 10.3% | 9.5% | 26 | 9.0% | 10.4% | +5 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 29 | 9.6% | 10.9% | 35 | 12.1% | 10.2% | -6 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 28 | 9.3% | 10.8% | 22 | 7.6% | 11.3% | +6 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 7 | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +7 | +2.3pp |
| Total | 302 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 289 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |