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 Narembeen (S), accounting for 40.3% (146 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (14.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 16 people, while its share rose by 0.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Narembeen (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Narembeen (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment change

Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.

2016
2021

Total Occupation Managers

-16

+0.7pp

Total Occupation Professionals

+3

+1.8pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

-9

-1.1pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

-7

-1.1pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

-8

-1.1pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

-6

-1.0pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

+1

+1.0pp

Total Occupation Labourers

+3

+2.4pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

-5

-1.1pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Narembeen (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.

Occupation of employment for Narembeen (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
Occupation of employment for Narembeen (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
Category20212016Change
Count%Regional WA%Count%Regional WA%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers14640.3%14.3%16239.6%14.4%-16+0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals349.4%14.6%317.6%13.8%+3+1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers369.9%17.6%4511.0%18.4%-9-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers205.5%10.9%276.6%9.8%-7-1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers267.2%10.3%348.3%10.6%-8-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers164.4%7.1%225.4%7.7%-6-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers226.1%10.8%215.1%11.0%+1+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers5314.6%12.5%5012.2%12.6%+3+2.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated41.1%1.9%92.2%1.7%-5-1.1pp
Total362100.0%100.0%409100.0%100.0%-470.0pp