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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Nannup, accounting for 19.6% (75 people). This share was higher than Nannup (S) (19.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 244 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Nannup - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Nannup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nannup (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nannup, with comparison markers for Nannup (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
69
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
69
18.0%
+7.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
56
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
56
14.6%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
55
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
55
14.4%
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
42
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
42
11.0%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
36
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
36
9.4%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
19
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
19
5.0%
-4.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
47
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
47
12.3%
+5.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
75
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
75
19.6%
+5.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
4
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
4
1.0%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-105
+7.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-230
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-244
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-185
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-133
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-133
-4.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-67
+5.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-161
+5.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-22
-0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Nannup. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nannup (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Nannup (S)% | Count | % | Nannup (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 69 | 18.0% | 24.5% | 174 | 10.3% | 24.1% | -105 | +7.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 56 | 14.6% | 13.0% | 286 | 16.9% | 11.2% | -230 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 55 | 14.4% | 13.5% | 299 | 17.7% | 13.4% | -244 | -3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 42 | 11.0% | 8.8% | 227 | 13.4% | 9.6% | -185 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 36 | 9.4% | 9.2% | 169 | 10.0% | 5.9% | -133 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 19 | 5.0% | 3.7% | 152 | 9.0% | 7.9% | -133 | -4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 47 | 12.3% | 8.4% | 114 | 6.8% | 8.6% | -67 | +5.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 75 | 19.6% | 19.3% | 236 | 14.0% | 16.4% | -161 | +5.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 4 | 1.0% | 1.3% | 26 | 1.5% | 2.6% | -22 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 383 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,688 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,305 | 0.0pp |