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 Narrogin, accounting for 16.4% (276 people). This share was higher than Narrogin (S) (15.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 23 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Narrogin - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Narrogin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Narrogin (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narrogin, with comparison markers for Narrogin (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
192
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
192
11.4%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
275
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
275
16.3%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
276
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
276
16.4%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
223
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
223
13.2%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
169
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
169
10.0%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
140
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
140
8.3%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
133
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
133
7.9%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
247
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
247
14.6%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
23
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
23
1.4%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+18
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-11
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-23
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-4
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
0
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-12
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+19
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+11
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Narrogin. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Narrogin (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Narrogin (S)% | Count | % | Narrogin (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 192 | 11.4% | 16.0% | 174 | 10.3% | 14.8% | +18 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 275 | 16.3% | 15.9% | 286 | 16.9% | 16.8% | -11 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 276 | 16.4% | 15.2% | 299 | 17.7% | 16.4% | -23 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 223 | 13.2% | 12.2% | 227 | 13.4% | 12.3% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 169 | 10.0% | 10.4% | 169 | 10.0% | 10.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 140 | 8.3% | 7.6% | 152 | 9.0% | 8.2% | -12 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 133 | 7.9% | 7.6% | 114 | 6.8% | 7.1% | +19 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 247 | 14.6% | 13.3% | 236 | 14.0% | 13.0% | +11 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 23 | 1.4% | 1.5% | 26 | 1.5% | 1.6% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,687 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,688 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |