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 Toodyay (S), accounting for 17.3% (329 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (17.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 27 people and 1.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Toodyay (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Toodyay (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Toodyay (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
271
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
271
14.2%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
266
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
266
14.0%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
329
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
329
17.3%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
218
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
218
11.4%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
228
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
228
12.0%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
123
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
123
6.5%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
249
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
249
13.1%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
182
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
182
9.6%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
41
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
41
2.2%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+13
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+6
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-4
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+27
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+3
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-9
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+22
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-3
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Toodyay (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 | 271 | 14.2% | 14.3% | 258 | 14.0% | 14.4% | +13 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 266 | 14.0% | 14.6% | 260 | 14.1% | 13.8% | +6 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 329 | 17.3% | 17.6% | 333 | 18.0% | 18.4% | -4 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 218 | 11.4% | 10.9% | 191 | 10.3% | 9.8% | +27 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 228 | 12.0% | 10.3% | 225 | 12.2% | 10.6% | +3 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 123 | 6.5% | 7.1% | 132 | 7.2% | 7.7% | -9 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 249 | 13.1% | 10.8% | 227 | 12.3% | 11.0% | +22 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 182 | 9.6% | 12.5% | 185 | 10.0% | 12.6% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 41 | 2.2% | 1.9% | 42 | 2.3% | 1.7% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,904 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,846 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +58 | 0.0pp |