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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Ravensthorpe (S), accounting for 22% (219 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (14.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 64 people and 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Ravensthorpe (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Ravensthorpe (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ravensthorpe (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
219
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
219
22.0%
-6.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
99
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
99
9.9%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
166
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
166
16.6%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
66
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
66
6.6%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
93
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
93
9.3%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
40
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
40
4.0%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
182
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
182
18.3%
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
112
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
112
11.2%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
34
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
34
3.4%
+2.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+1
-6.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+43
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+41
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+18
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+26
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+7
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+64
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+12
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+24
+2.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Ravensthorpe (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 219 | 22.0% | 14.3% | 218 | 28.1% | 14.4% | +1 | -6.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 99 | 9.9% | 14.6% | 56 | 7.2% | 13.8% | +43 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 166 | 16.6% | 17.6% | 125 | 16.1% | 18.4% | +41 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 66 | 6.6% | 10.9% | 48 | 6.2% | 9.8% | +18 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 93 | 9.3% | 10.3% | 67 | 8.6% | 10.6% | +26 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 40 | 4.0% | 7.1% | 33 | 4.3% | 7.7% | +7 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 182 | 18.3% | 10.8% | 118 | 15.2% | 11.0% | +64 | +3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 112 | 11.2% | 12.5% | 100 | 12.9% | 12.6% | +12 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 34 | 3.4% | 1.9% | 10 | 1.3% | 1.7% | +24 | +2.1pp |
| Total | 997 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 775 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +222 | 0.0pp |