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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Shark Bay (S), accounting for 17.7% (84 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (12.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 14 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Shark Bay (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Shark Bay (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Shark Bay (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
67
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
67
14.1%
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
51
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
51
10.7%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
76
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
76
16.0%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
61
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
61
12.8%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
46
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
46
9.7%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
30
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
30
6.3%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
36
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
36
7.6%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
84
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
84
17.7%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
14
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
14
2.9%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-6
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+4
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+6
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+12
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+6
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-1
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+11
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+14
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+5
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Shark Bay (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 67 | 14.1% | 14.3% | 73 | 17.4% | 14.4% | -6 | -3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 51 | 10.7% | 14.6% | 47 | 11.2% | 13.8% | +4 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 76 | 16.0% | 17.6% | 70 | 16.7% | 18.4% | +6 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 61 | 12.8% | 10.9% | 49 | 11.7% | 9.8% | +12 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 46 | 9.7% | 10.3% | 40 | 9.5% | 10.6% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 30 | 6.3% | 7.1% | 31 | 7.4% | 7.7% | -1 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 36 | 7.6% | 10.8% | 25 | 6.0% | 11.0% | +11 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 84 | 17.7% | 12.5% | 70 | 16.7% | 12.6% | +14 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 14 | 2.9% | 1.9% | 9 | 2.1% | 1.7% | +5 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 475 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 419 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +56 | 0.0pp |