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 Singleton (WA), accounting for 21.1% (431 people). This share was higher than Rockingham (C) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 74 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Singleton (WA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Singleton (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Rockingham (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Singleton (WA), with comparison markers for Rockingham (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
195
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
195
9.6%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
359
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
359
17.6%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
431
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
431
21.1%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
263
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
263
12.9%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
203
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
203
10.0%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
174
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
174
8.5%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
171
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
171
8.4%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
190
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
190
9.3%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
45
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
45
2.2%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+27
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+74
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+58
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+71
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-5
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+29
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+27
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+21
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+16
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Singleton (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 | 195 | 9.6% | 9.6% | 168 | 9.8% | 9.1% | +27 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 359 | 17.6% | 14.3% | 285 | 16.6% | 13.4% | +74 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 431 | 21.1% | 19.4% | 373 | 21.8% | 20.4% | +58 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 263 | 12.9% | 14.5% | 192 | 11.2% | 12.9% | +71 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 203 | 10.0% | 11.6% | 208 | 12.1% | 12.5% | -5 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 174 | 8.5% | 8.5% | 145 | 8.5% | 9.7% | +29 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 171 | 8.4% | 9.6% | 144 | 8.4% | 9.3% | +27 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 190 | 9.3% | 10.7% | 169 | 9.9% | 10.9% | +21 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 45 | 2.2% | 1.8% | 29 | 1.7% | 1.8% | +16 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 2,038 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,713 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +325 | 0.0pp |