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 Pingelly, accounting for 19.5% (41 people). This share was higher than Pingelly (S) (13.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 36 people and 11.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Pingelly - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Pingelly in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pingelly (S) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment change

Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.

2016
2021

Total Occupation Managers

+5

-20.3pp

Total Occupation Professionals

+16

-1.9pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

+36

+11.2pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

+25

+8.3pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

+15

+1.2pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

+9

+0.7pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

+18

+1.4pp

Total Occupation Labourers

+21

-3.1pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

+10

+4.8pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Pingelly. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pingelly (S).

Occupation of employment for Pingelly. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pingelly (S).
Occupation of employment for Pingelly. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pingelly (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Pingelly (S)%Count%Pingelly (S)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers2411.4%28.6%1931.7%32.6%+5-20.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals2411.4%10.5%813.3%7.4%+16-1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers4119.5%13.6%58.3%11.3%+36+11.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers2813.3%9.7%35.0%8.4%+25+8.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers209.5%9.0%58.3%10.1%+15+1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers125.7%4.9%35.0%4.8%+9+0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers2411.4%7.4%610.0%10.6%+18+1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers3215.2%15.1%1118.3%12.2%+21-3.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated104.8%2.6%00.0%1.7%+10+4.8pp
Total210100.0%100.0%60100.0%100.0%+1500.0pp