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 Alexander Heights, accounting for 18.7% (733 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (17.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 86 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Alexander Heights - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Alexander Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Alexander Heights, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
342
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
342
8.7%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
501
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
501
12.8%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
733
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
733
18.7%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
516
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
516
13.2%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
562
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
562
14.3%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
357
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
357
9.1%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
356
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
356
9.1%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
481
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
481
12.3%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
70
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
70
1.8%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+25
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+25
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+40
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+86
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-23
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-63
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+38
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-15
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Alexander Heights. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wanneroo (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wanneroo (C)% | Count | % | Wanneroo (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 342 | 8.7% | 10.4% | 317 | 8.3% | 9.9% | +25 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 501 | 12.8% | 16.5% | 476 | 12.5% | 15.3% | +25 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 733 | 18.7% | 17.4% | 693 | 18.1% | 18.9% | +40 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 516 | 13.2% | 13.3% | 430 | 11.3% | 11.8% | +86 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 562 | 14.3% | 13.3% | 585 | 15.3% | 14.2% | -23 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 357 | 9.1% | 9.0% | 420 | 11.0% | 10.2% | -63 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 356 | 9.1% | 7.8% | 318 | 8.3% | 7.1% | +38 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 481 | 12.3% | 10.6% | 496 | 13.0% | 10.9% | -15 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 70 | 1.8% | 1.7% | 73 | 1.9% | 1.7% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 3,922 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,819 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +103 | 0.0pp |