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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Mukinbudin (S), accounting for 41.5% (112 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (14.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 12 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mukinbudin (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mukinbudin (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mukinbudin (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
112
% of total
41.5%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
112
41.5%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
29
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
29
10.7%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
33
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
33
12.2%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
13
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
13
4.8%
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
21
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
21
7.8%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
11
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
11
4.1%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
28
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
28
10.4%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
20
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
20
7.4%
-4.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
7
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
7
2.6%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+3
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+6
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+3
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-9
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+1
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-6
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+1
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-12
-4.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
+1.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mukinbudin (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 112 | 41.5% | 14.3% | 109 | 39.5% | 14.4% | +3 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 29 | 10.7% | 14.6% | 23 | 8.3% | 13.8% | +6 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 33 | 12.2% | 17.6% | 30 | 10.9% | 18.4% | +3 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 13 | 4.8% | 10.9% | 22 | 8.0% | 9.8% | -9 | -3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 21 | 7.8% | 10.3% | 20 | 7.2% | 10.6% | +1 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 11 | 4.1% | 7.1% | 17 | 6.2% | 7.7% | -6 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 28 | 10.4% | 10.8% | 27 | 9.8% | 11.0% | +1 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 20 | 7.4% | 12.5% | 32 | 11.6% | 12.6% | -12 | -4.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 7 | 2.6% | 1.9% | 3 | 1.1% | 1.7% | +4 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 270 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 276 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |