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 Leederville, accounting for 46.7% (1,062 people). This share was higher than Vincent (C) (39.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 448 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Leederville - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Leederville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Vincent (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leederville, with comparison markers for Vincent (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
345
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
345
15.2%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,062
% of total
46.7%
Change from 2016
+23.4pp
1,062
46.7%
+23.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
177
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
177
7.8%
-8.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
195
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
195
8.6%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
225
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
225
9.9%
-5.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
123
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
123
5.4%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
43
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
43
1.9%
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
83
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
83
3.6%
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
29
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
29
1.3%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-123
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+180
+23.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-448
-8.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-209
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-338
-5.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-195
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-164
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-181
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-16
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Leederville. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Vincent (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Vincent (C)% | Count | % | Vincent (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 345 | 15.2% | 15.7% | 468 | 12.4% | 14.9% | -123 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,062 | 46.7% | 39.9% | 882 | 23.3% | 38.1% | +180 | +23.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 177 | 7.8% | 9.0% | 625 | 16.5% | 10.4% | -448 | -8.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 195 | 8.6% | 9.9% | 404 | 10.7% | 9.2% | -209 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 225 | 9.9% | 10.7% | 563 | 14.9% | 11.5% | -338 | -5.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 123 | 5.4% | 5.9% | 318 | 8.4% | 6.7% | -195 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 43 | 1.9% | 2.7% | 207 | 5.5% | 2.4% | -164 | -3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 83 | 3.6% | 4.8% | 264 | 7.0% | 5.5% | -181 | -3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 29 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 45 | 1.2% | 1.3% | -16 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 2,274 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,783 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,509 | 0.0pp |