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 Cooloongup, accounting for 18% (474 people). This share was lower than Rockingham (C) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 430 people, while its share fell by 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Cooloongup - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Cooloongup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Rockingham (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cooloongup, with comparison markers for Rockingham (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
205
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
205
7.8%
-8.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
278
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
278
10.5%
+6.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
474
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
474
18.0%
-4.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
406
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
406
15.4%
+8.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
275
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
275
10.4%
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
224
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
224
8.5%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
335
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
335
12.7%
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
402
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
402
15.2%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
39
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
39
1.5%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+173
-8.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+270
+6.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+430
-4.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+393
+8.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+262
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+209
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+303
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+373
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+35
-0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Cooloongup. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Rockingham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Rockingham (C)% | Count | % | Rockingham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 205 | 7.8% | 9.6% | 32 | 16.5% | 9.1% | +173 | -8.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 278 | 10.5% | 14.3% | 8 | 4.1% | 13.4% | +270 | +6.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 474 | 18.0% | 19.4% | 44 | 22.7% | 20.4% | +430 | -4.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 406 | 15.4% | 14.5% | 13 | 6.7% | 12.9% | +393 | +8.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 275 | 10.4% | 11.6% | 13 | 6.7% | 12.5% | +262 | +3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 224 | 8.5% | 8.5% | 15 | 7.7% | 9.7% | +209 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 335 | 12.7% | 9.6% | 32 | 16.5% | 9.3% | +303 | -3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 402 | 15.2% | 10.7% | 29 | 14.9% | 10.9% | +373 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 39 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 4 | 2.1% | 1.8% | +35 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 2,637 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 194 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,443 | 0.0pp |