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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Shoalwater (WA), accounting for 18.6% (334 people). This share was higher than Rockingham (C) (14.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 59 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Shoalwater (WA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Shoalwater (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Rockingham (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Shoalwater (WA), with comparison markers for Rockingham (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
194
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
194
10.8%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
334
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
334
18.6%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
332
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
332
18.5%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
248
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
248
13.8%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
200
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
200
11.1%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
140
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
140
7.8%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
133
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
133
7.4%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
175
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
175
9.7%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
35
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
35
1.9%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+38
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+55
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+28
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+59
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
0
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
0
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+3
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+9
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Shoalwater (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 | 194 | 10.8% | 9.6% | 156 | 9.7% | 9.1% | +38 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 334 | 18.6% | 14.3% | 279 | 17.4% | 13.4% | +55 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 332 | 18.5% | 19.4% | 304 | 19.0% | 20.4% | +28 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 248 | 13.8% | 14.5% | 189 | 11.8% | 12.9% | +59 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 200 | 11.1% | 11.6% | 200 | 12.5% | 12.5% | 0 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 140 | 7.8% | 8.5% | 140 | 8.7% | 9.7% | 0 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 133 | 7.4% | 9.6% | 130 | 8.1% | 9.3% | +3 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 175 | 9.7% | 10.7% | 166 | 10.3% | 10.9% | +9 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 35 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 31 | 1.9% | 1.8% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 1,797 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,601 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +196 | 0.0pp |