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 Butler (WA), accounting for 17.5% (1,163 people). This share was similar to Wanneroo (C) (17.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 227 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Butler (WA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Butler (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Butler (WA), with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
572
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
572
8.6%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
944
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
944
14.2%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,163
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
1,163
17.5%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,006
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
1,006
15.1%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
817
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
817
12.3%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
702
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
702
10.6%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
569
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
569
8.6%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
737
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
737
11.1%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
134
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
134
2.0%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+75
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+125
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-36
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+227
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+38
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+33
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+119
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+103
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+56
+0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Butler (WA). 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 | 572 | 8.6% | 10.4% | 497 | 8.4% | 9.9% | +75 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 944 | 14.2% | 16.5% | 819 | 13.9% | 15.3% | +125 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,163 | 17.5% | 17.4% | 1,199 | 20.3% | 18.9% | -36 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,006 | 15.1% | 13.3% | 779 | 13.2% | 11.8% | +227 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 817 | 12.3% | 13.3% | 779 | 13.2% | 14.2% | +38 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 702 | 10.6% | 9.0% | 669 | 11.3% | 10.2% | +33 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 569 | 8.6% | 7.8% | 450 | 7.6% | 7.1% | +119 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 737 | 11.1% | 10.6% | 634 | 10.7% | 10.9% | +103 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 134 | 2.0% | 1.7% | 78 | 1.3% | 1.7% | +56 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 6,648 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,899 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +749 | 0.0pp |