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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Carabooda, accounting for 19.4% (48 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (10.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 11 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Carabooda - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Carabooda in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carabooda, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
48
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
48
19.4%
-5.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
39
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
39
15.7%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
39
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
39
15.7%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
13
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
13
5.2%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
30
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
30
12.1%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
14
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
14
5.6%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
12
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
12
4.8%
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
31
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
31
12.5%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
9
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
9
3.6%
+2.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-4
-5.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+11
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+5
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-2
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+3
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-1
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-5
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+8
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+6
+2.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Carabooda. 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 | 48 | 19.4% | 10.4% | 52 | 24.5% | 9.9% | -4 | -5.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 39 | 15.7% | 16.5% | 28 | 13.2% | 15.3% | +11 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 39 | 15.7% | 17.4% | 34 | 16.0% | 18.9% | +5 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 13 | 5.2% | 13.3% | 15 | 7.1% | 11.8% | -2 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 30 | 12.1% | 13.3% | 27 | 12.7% | 14.2% | +3 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 14 | 5.6% | 9.0% | 15 | 7.1% | 10.2% | -1 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 12 | 4.8% | 7.8% | 17 | 8.0% | 7.1% | -5 | -3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 31 | 12.5% | 10.6% | 23 | 10.8% | 10.9% | +8 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 9 | 3.6% | 1.7% | 3 | 1.4% | 1.7% | +6 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 248 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 212 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +36 | 0.0pp |