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 Ngaanyatjarraku (S), accounting for 38.9% (86 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (14.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which decreased by 41 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Ngaanyatjarraku (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Ngaanyatjarraku (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ngaanyatjarraku (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
38
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
38
17.2%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
86
% of total
38.9%
Change from 2016
+12.5pp
86
38.9%
+12.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
7
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
7
3.2%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
35
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-11.0pp
35
15.8%
-11.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
22
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
22
10.0%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
0
0.0%
-5.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
6
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
6
2.7%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
22
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
22
10.0%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
5
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
5
2.3%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-3
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+11
+12.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-3
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-41
-11.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+3
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-15
-5.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+2
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-12
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Ngaanyatjarraku (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 | 38 | 17.2% | 14.3% | 41 | 14.4% | 14.4% | -3 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 86 | 38.9% | 14.6% | 75 | 26.4% | 13.8% | +11 | +12.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 7 | 3.2% | 17.6% | 10 | 3.5% | 18.4% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 35 | 15.8% | 10.9% | 76 | 26.8% | 9.8% | -41 | -11.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 22 | 10.0% | 10.3% | 19 | 6.7% | 10.6% | +3 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 0 | 0.0% | 7.1% | 15 | 5.3% | 7.7% | -15 | -5.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 6 | 2.7% | 10.8% | 4 | 1.4% | 11.0% | +2 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 22 | 10.0% | 12.5% | 34 | 12.0% | 12.6% | -12 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 5 | 2.3% | 1.9% | 8 | 2.8% | 1.7% | -3 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 221 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 284 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -63 | 0.0pp |