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 Secret Harbour, accounting for 19.4% (1,291 people). This share was similar to Rockingham (C) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 984 people and 0.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Secret Harbour - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Secret Harbour in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Rockingham (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Secret Harbour, with comparison markers for Rockingham (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
768
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
768
11.5%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,101
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,101
16.5%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,291
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,291
19.4%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
972
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
972
14.6%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
773
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
773
11.6%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
615
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
615
9.2%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
466
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
466
7.0%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
554
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
554
8.3%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
115
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
115
1.7%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+611
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+820
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+984
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+781
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+571
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+474
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+335
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+387
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+84
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Secret Harbour. 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 | 768 | 11.5% | 9.6% | 157 | 9.7% | 9.1% | +611 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,101 | 16.5% | 14.3% | 281 | 17.4% | 13.4% | +820 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,291 | 19.4% | 19.4% | 307 | 19.0% | 20.4% | +984 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 972 | 14.6% | 14.5% | 191 | 11.8% | 12.9% | +781 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 773 | 11.6% | 11.6% | 202 | 12.5% | 12.5% | +571 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 615 | 9.2% | 8.5% | 141 | 8.7% | 9.7% | +474 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 466 | 7.0% | 9.6% | 131 | 8.1% | 9.3% | +335 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 554 | 8.3% | 10.7% | 167 | 10.3% | 10.9% | +387 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 115 | 1.7% | 1.8% | 31 | 1.9% | 1.8% | +84 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 6,664 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,615 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,049 | 0.0pp |