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 Merredin, accounting for 17.4% (205 people). This share was higher than Merredin (S) (15.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which decreased by 24 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Merredin - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Merredin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Merredin (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Merredin, with comparison markers for Merredin (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
148
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
148
12.6%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
141
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
141
12.0%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
205
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
205
17.4%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
140
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
140
11.9%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
129
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
129
11.0%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
100
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
100
8.5%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
149
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
149
12.7%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
126
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
126
10.7%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
31
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
31
2.6%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-2
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-15
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-16
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+20
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-15
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-22
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-24
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-8
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+9
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Merredin. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Merredin (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Merredin (S)% | Count | % | Merredin (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 148 | 12.6% | 18.2% | 150 | 12.1% | 18.0% | -2 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 141 | 12.0% | 11.7% | 156 | 12.6% | 12.5% | -15 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 205 | 17.4% | 15.7% | 221 | 17.8% | 16.0% | -16 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 140 | 11.9% | 11.0% | 120 | 9.7% | 8.9% | +20 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 129 | 11.0% | 10.7% | 144 | 11.6% | 11.3% | -15 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 100 | 8.5% | 7.9% | 122 | 9.8% | 8.9% | -22 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 149 | 12.7% | 12.2% | 173 | 13.9% | 12.8% | -24 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 126 | 10.7% | 10.5% | 134 | 10.8% | 10.3% | -8 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 31 | 2.6% | 2.4% | 22 | 1.8% | 1.3% | +9 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 1,176 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,241 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -65 | 0.0pp |