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 Peppermint Grove (S), accounting for 38% (280 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (23.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 27 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Peppermint Grove (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Peppermint Grove (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Peppermint Grove (S), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
184
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
184
25.0%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
280
% of total
38.0%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
280
38.0%
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
28
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
28
3.8%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
78
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
78
10.6%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
65
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
65
8.8%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
51
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
51
6.9%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
10
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
10
1.4%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
21
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
21
2.8%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
17
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
17
2.3%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+27
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-10
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-6
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+16
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-4
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+6
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-1
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
0
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Peppermint Grove (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Perth.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 184 | 25.0% | 11.9% | 157 | 22.5% | 11.5% | +27 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 280 | 38.0% | 23.7% | 290 | 41.6% | 22.2% | -10 | -3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 28 | 3.8% | 14.7% | 34 | 4.9% | 15.6% | -6 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 78 | 10.6% | 12.0% | 62 | 8.9% | 10.8% | +16 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 65 | 8.8% | 12.5% | 69 | 9.9% | 13.6% | -4 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 51 | 6.9% | 7.9% | 47 | 6.7% | 9.2% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 10 | 1.4% | 7.0% | 4 | 0.6% | 6.5% | +6 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 21 | 2.8% | 8.7% | 22 | 3.2% | 9.0% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 17 | 2.3% | 1.7% | 17 | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 737 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 697 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +40 | 0.0pp |