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 Wundowie, accounting for 18.1% (103 people). This share was higher than Northam (S) (16.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 100 people, while its share fell by 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Wundowie - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Wundowie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northam (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wundowie, with comparison markers for Northam (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
50
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-55.5pp
50
8.8%
-55.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
60
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
60
10.5%
+10.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
103
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
103
18.1%
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
62
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
62
10.9%
+10.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
74
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+13.0pp
74
13.0%
+13.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
47
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
47
8.3%
+8.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
72
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
72
12.7%
+12.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
89
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+15.6pp
89
15.6%
+15.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
9
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
9
1.6%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+41
-55.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+60
+10.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+100
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+62
+10.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+74
+13.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+47
+8.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+72
+12.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+89
+15.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+9
+1.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Wundowie. 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 | 50 | 8.8% | 12.5% | 9 | 64.3% | 12.0% | +41 | -55.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 60 | 10.5% | 12.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.8% | +60 | +10.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 103 | 18.1% | 16.1% | 3 | 21.4% | 16.5% | +100 | -3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 62 | 10.9% | 12.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.9% | +62 | +10.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 74 | 13.0% | 11.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.2% | +74 | +13.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 47 | 8.3% | 9.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.4% | +47 | +8.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 72 | 12.7% | 10.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.3% | +72 | +12.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 89 | 15.6% | 13.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.5% | +89 | +15.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 9 | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | +9 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 569 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +555 | 0.0pp |