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 Rockingham (WA), accounting for 18.4% (1,185 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 206 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Rockingham (WA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Rockingham (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Rockingham (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rockingham (WA), with comparison markers for Rockingham (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
635
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
635
9.9%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
833
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
833
13.0%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,185
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,185
18.4%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,001
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
1,001
15.6%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
778
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
778
12.1%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
501
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
501
7.8%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
572
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
572
8.9%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
805
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
805
12.5%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
121
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
121
1.9%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+100
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+181
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+61
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+206
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+47
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-32
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+60
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+92
0.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+8
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Rockingham (WA). 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 | 635 | 9.9% | 9.6% | 535 | 9.4% | 9.1% | +100 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 833 | 13.0% | 14.3% | 652 | 11.4% | 13.4% | +181 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,185 | 18.4% | 19.4% | 1,124 | 19.7% | 20.4% | +61 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,001 | 15.6% | 14.5% | 795 | 13.9% | 12.9% | +206 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 778 | 12.1% | 11.6% | 731 | 12.8% | 12.5% | +47 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 501 | 7.8% | 8.5% | 533 | 9.3% | 9.7% | -32 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 572 | 8.9% | 9.6% | 512 | 9.0% | 9.3% | +60 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 805 | 12.5% | 10.7% | 713 | 12.5% | 10.9% | +92 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 121 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 113 | 2.0% | 1.8% | +8 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 6,430 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,707 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +723 | 0.0pp |