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Occupations

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.

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 Bakers Hill, accounting for 20% (108 people). This share was higher than Northam (S) (16.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 20 people and 4.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Bakers Hill - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupations for Bakers Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northam (S) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Bakers Hill, with comparison markers for Northam (S).

Bakers Hill
Northam (S)

Total Occupation Managers

Total Occupation Professionals

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

Total Occupation Sales Workers

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

Total Occupation Labourers

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

Data table

Occupations for Bakers Hill. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northam (S).

Occupations for Bakers Hill. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northam (S).
Occupations for Bakers Hill. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northam (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Northam (S)%Count%Northam (S)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers5410.0%12.5%499.7%12.0%+5+0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals7113.2%12.7%5611.1%12.8%+15+2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers10820.0%16.1%9318.4%16.5%+15+1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers8315.4%12.5%6913.7%11.9%+14+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers6011.1%11.9%7114.1%13.2%-11-3.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers397.2%9.1%336.5%8.4%+6+0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers6411.9%10.2%6512.9%10.3%-1-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers427.8%13.2%6212.3%13.5%-20-4.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated101.9%1.9%81.6%1.5%+2+0.3pp
Total539100.0%100.0%505100.0%100.0%+340.0pp