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 Moora (WA), accounting for 16.5% (124 people). This share was higher than Moora (S) (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 1,711 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Moora (WA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Moora (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moora (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moora (WA), with comparison markers for Moora (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
93
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
93
12.4%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
86
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
86
11.4%
-5.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
124
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
124
16.5%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
89
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
89
11.8%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
96
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
96
12.7%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
60
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
60
8.0%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
93
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
93
12.4%
+5.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
105
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
105
13.9%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
8
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
8
1.1%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-818
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-1,657
-5.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-1,711
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-1,080
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-1,405
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-947
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-640
+5.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-975
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-174
-0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Moora (WA). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moora (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moora (S)% | Count | % | Moora (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 93 | 12.4% | 24.8% | 911 | 9.0% | 25.4% | -818 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 86 | 11.4% | 10.7% | 1,743 | 17.2% | 9.4% | -1,657 | -5.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 124 | 16.5% | 13.4% | 1,835 | 18.1% | 14.0% | -1,711 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 89 | 11.8% | 9.8% | 1,169 | 11.5% | 8.1% | -1,080 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 96 | 12.7% | 10.2% | 1,501 | 14.8% | 11.3% | -1,405 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 60 | 8.0% | 5.4% | 1,007 | 9.9% | 7.8% | -947 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 93 | 12.4% | 10.5% | 733 | 7.2% | 9.6% | -640 | +5.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 105 | 13.9% | 13.4% | 1,080 | 10.6% | 13.6% | -975 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 8 | 1.1% | 1.5% | 182 | 1.8% | 0.7% | -174 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 753 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,163 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9,410 | 0.0pp |