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 Karnup, accounting for 18% (186 people). This share was lower than Rockingham (C) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 62 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Karnup - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Karnup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Rockingham (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Karnup, with comparison markers for Rockingham (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
118
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
118
11.4%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
117
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
117
11.3%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
186
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
186
18.0%
-4.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
153
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
153
14.8%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
118
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
118
11.4%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
97
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
97
9.4%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
113
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
113
10.9%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
110
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
110
10.6%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
31
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
31
3.0%
+1.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+55
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+36
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+32
-4.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+62
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+26
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+33
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+54
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+36
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+19
+1.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Karnup. 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 | 118 | 11.4% | 9.6% | 63 | 9.1% | 9.1% | +55 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 117 | 11.3% | 14.3% | 81 | 11.7% | 13.4% | +36 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 186 | 18.0% | 19.4% | 154 | 22.2% | 20.4% | +32 | -4.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 153 | 14.8% | 14.5% | 91 | 13.1% | 12.9% | +62 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 118 | 11.4% | 11.6% | 92 | 13.3% | 12.5% | +26 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 97 | 9.4% | 8.5% | 64 | 9.2% | 9.7% | +33 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 113 | 10.9% | 9.6% | 59 | 8.5% | 9.3% | +54 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 110 | 10.6% | 10.7% | 74 | 10.7% | 10.9% | +36 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 31 | 3.0% | 1.8% | 12 | 1.7% | 1.8% | +19 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 1,035 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 693 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +342 | 0.0pp |