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 Alkimos, accounting for 19.1% (1,024 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (17.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 418 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Alkimos - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Alkimos in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Alkimos, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
527
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
527
9.8%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
930
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
930
17.4%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,024
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
1,024
19.1%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
825
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
825
15.4%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
672
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
672
12.5%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
440
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
440
8.2%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
405
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
405
7.6%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
466
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
466
8.7%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
71
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
71
1.3%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+228
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+418
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+351
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+358
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+193
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+133
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+206
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+173
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+35
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Alkimos. 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 | 527 | 9.8% | 10.4% | 299 | 9.2% | 9.9% | +228 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 930 | 17.4% | 16.5% | 512 | 15.7% | 15.3% | +418 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,024 | 19.1% | 17.4% | 673 | 20.6% | 18.9% | +351 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 825 | 15.4% | 13.3% | 467 | 14.3% | 11.8% | +358 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 672 | 12.5% | 13.3% | 479 | 14.7% | 14.2% | +193 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 440 | 8.2% | 9.0% | 307 | 9.4% | 10.2% | +133 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 405 | 7.6% | 7.8% | 199 | 6.1% | 7.1% | +206 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 466 | 8.7% | 10.6% | 293 | 9.0% | 10.9% | +173 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 71 | 1.3% | 1.7% | 36 | 1.1% | 1.7% | +35 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 5,356 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,263 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,093 | 0.0pp |