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 Port Kennedy, accounting for 20% (1,255 people). This share was higher than Rockingham (C) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 113 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Port Kennedy - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Port Kennedy in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Rockingham (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Port Kennedy, with comparison markers for Rockingham (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
542
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
542
8.6%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
744
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
744
11.9%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,255
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
1,255
20.0%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
869
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
869
13.8%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
687
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
687
10.9%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
654
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
654
10.4%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
660
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
660
10.5%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
733
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
733
11.7%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
131
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
131
2.1%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-12
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+36
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+113
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+76
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-49
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-2
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+104
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-38
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+15
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Port Kennedy. 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 | 542 | 8.6% | 9.6% | 554 | 9.2% | 9.1% | -12 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 744 | 11.9% | 14.3% | 708 | 11.7% | 13.4% | +36 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,255 | 20.0% | 19.4% | 1,142 | 19.0% | 20.4% | +113 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 869 | 13.8% | 14.5% | 793 | 13.2% | 12.9% | +76 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 687 | 10.9% | 11.6% | 736 | 12.2% | 12.5% | -49 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 654 | 10.4% | 8.5% | 656 | 10.9% | 9.7% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 660 | 10.5% | 9.6% | 556 | 9.2% | 9.3% | +104 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 733 | 11.7% | 10.7% | 771 | 12.8% | 10.9% | -38 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 131 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 116 | 1.9% | 1.8% | +15 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 6,278 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,026 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +252 | 0.0pp |