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 Murray (S), accounting for 21.1% (1,553 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (17.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 255 people and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Murray (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Murray (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Murray (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
777
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
777
10.5%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
787
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
787
10.7%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,553
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
1,553
21.1%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
874
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
874
11.9%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
698
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
698
9.5%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
610
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
610
8.3%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
1,055
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,055
14.3%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
879
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
879
11.9%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
141
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
141
1.9%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+94
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+108
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+255
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+218
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+49
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+10
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+152
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+74
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Murray (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 | 777 | 10.5% | 14.3% | 683 | 10.6% | 14.4% | +94 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 787 | 10.7% | 14.6% | 679 | 10.6% | 13.8% | +108 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,553 | 21.1% | 17.6% | 1,298 | 20.2% | 18.4% | +255 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 874 | 11.9% | 10.9% | 656 | 10.2% | 9.8% | +218 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 698 | 9.5% | 10.3% | 649 | 10.1% | 10.6% | +49 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 610 | 8.3% | 7.1% | 600 | 9.3% | 7.7% | +10 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 1,055 | 14.3% | 10.8% | 903 | 14.1% | 11.0% | +152 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 879 | 11.9% | 12.5% | 805 | 12.5% | 12.6% | +74 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 141 | 1.9% | 1.9% | 140 | 2.2% | 1.7% | +1 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 7,368 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,418 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +950 | 0.0pp |