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 Silver Sands, accounting for 19.2% (119 people). This share was higher than Mandurah (C) (18.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which decreased by 102 people and 19.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Silver Sands - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Silver Sands in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mandurah (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Silver Sands, with comparison markers for Mandurah (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
73
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
73
11.8%
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
115
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
115
18.5%
+11.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
119
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
119
19.2%
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
79
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
79
12.7%
+6.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
62
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
62
10.0%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
62
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
62
10.0%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
41
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-19.8pp
41
6.6%
-19.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
64
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
64
10.3%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
7
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
7
1.1%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+28
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+79
+11.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-3
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+45
+6.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+4
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+18
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-102
-19.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+18
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Silver Sands. 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 | 73 | 11.8% | 9.6% | 45 | 8.3% | 9.1% | +28 | +3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 115 | 18.5% | 14.4% | 36 | 6.7% | 14.0% | +79 | +11.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 119 | 19.2% | 18.6% | 122 | 22.6% | 19.7% | -3 | -3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 79 | 12.7% | 14.0% | 34 | 6.3% | 12.1% | +45 | +6.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 62 | 10.0% | 10.4% | 58 | 10.7% | 11.5% | +4 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 62 | 10.0% | 9.5% | 44 | 8.1% | 10.4% | +18 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 41 | 6.6% | 10.9% | 143 | 26.4% | 10.2% | -102 | -19.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 64 | 10.3% | 10.8% | 46 | 8.5% | 11.3% | +18 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 7 | 1.1% | 1.7% | 8 | 1.5% | 1.7% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 621 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 541 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +80 | 0.0pp |