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 Northam, accounting for 15% (397 people). This share was lower than Northam (S) (16.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 53 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Northam - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Northam in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northam (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Northam, with comparison markers for Northam (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
277
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
277
10.4%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
344
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
344
13.0%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
397
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
397
15.0%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
344
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
344
13.0%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
344
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
344
13.0%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
269
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
269
10.1%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
248
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
248
9.4%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
385
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
385
14.5%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
47
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
47
1.8%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+21
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-9
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-11
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+20
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+4
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+36
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+15
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+53
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+7
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Northam. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northam (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Northam (S)% | Count | % | Northam (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 277 | 10.4% | 12.5% | 256 | 10.2% | 12.0% | +21 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 344 | 13.0% | 12.7% | 353 | 14.0% | 12.8% | -9 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 397 | 15.0% | 16.1% | 408 | 16.2% | 16.5% | -11 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 344 | 13.0% | 12.5% | 324 | 12.9% | 11.9% | +20 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 344 | 13.0% | 11.9% | 340 | 13.5% | 13.2% | +4 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 269 | 10.1% | 9.1% | 233 | 9.3% | 8.4% | +36 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 248 | 9.4% | 10.2% | 233 | 9.3% | 10.3% | +15 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 385 | 14.5% | 13.2% | 332 | 13.2% | 13.5% | +53 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 47 | 1.8% | 1.9% | 40 | 1.6% | 1.5% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,652 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,517 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +135 | 0.0pp |