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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Dalkeith, accounting for 47.7% (1,012 people). This share was higher than Nedlands (C) (46%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 980 people and 40.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Dalkeith - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Dalkeith in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nedlands (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dalkeith, with comparison markers for Nedlands (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
433
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
433
20.4%
-4.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,012
% of total
47.7%
Change from 2016
+40.1pp
1,012
47.7%
+40.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
55
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-14.3pp
55
2.6%
-14.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
146
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
146
6.9%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
225
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
225
10.6%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
144
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
144
6.8%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
26
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
26
1.2%
-6.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
43
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-11.6pp
43
2.0%
-11.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
40
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
40
1.9%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+327
-4.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+980
+40.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-16
-14.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+118
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+171
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+109
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-4
-6.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-14
-11.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+40
+1.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Dalkeith. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nedlands (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Nedlands (C)% | Count | % | Nedlands (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 433 | 20.4% | 18.8% | 106 | 25.3% | 17.2% | +327 | -4.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,012 | 47.7% | 46.0% | 32 | 7.6% | 45.6% | +980 | +40.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 55 | 2.6% | 4.5% | 71 | 16.9% | 4.5% | -16 | -14.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 146 | 6.9% | 8.6% | 28 | 6.7% | 8.3% | +118 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 225 | 10.6% | 9.8% | 54 | 12.9% | 11.2% | +171 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 144 | 6.8% | 6.2% | 35 | 8.4% | 7.0% | +109 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 26 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 30 | 7.2% | 1.2% | -4 | -6.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 43 | 2.0% | 3.4% | 57 | 13.6% | 3.4% | -14 | -11.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 40 | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +40 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 2,122 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 419 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,703 | 0.0pp |