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 Wanneroo (C), accounting for 17.4% (18,242 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (14.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 3,597 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Wanneroo (C) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Wanneroo (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wanneroo (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
10,829
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
10,829
10.4%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
17,222
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
17,222
16.5%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
18,242
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
18,242
17.4%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
13,956
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
13,956
13.3%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
13,906
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
13,906
13.3%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
9,406
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
9,406
9.0%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
8,149
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
8,149
7.8%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
11,056
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
11,056
10.6%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
1,827
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,827
1.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+2,032
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+3,597
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+1,448
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+3,448
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+1,228
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+279
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+1,814
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+1,377
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+278
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Wanneroo (C). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Perth.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 10,829 | 10.4% | 11.9% | 8,797 | 9.9% | 11.5% | +2,032 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 17,222 | 16.5% | 23.7% | 13,625 | 15.3% | 22.2% | +3,597 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 18,242 | 17.4% | 14.7% | 16,794 | 18.9% | 15.6% | +1,448 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 13,956 | 13.3% | 12.0% | 10,508 | 11.8% | 10.8% | +3,448 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 13,906 | 13.3% | 12.5% | 12,678 | 14.2% | 13.6% | +1,228 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 9,406 | 9.0% | 7.9% | 9,127 | 10.2% | 9.2% | +279 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 8,149 | 7.8% | 7.0% | 6,335 | 7.1% | 6.5% | +1,814 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 11,056 | 10.6% | 8.7% | 9,679 | 10.9% | 9.0% | +1,377 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 1,827 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1,549 | 1.7% | 1.6% | +278 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 104,601 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 89,092 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15,509 | 0.0pp |