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 Girrawheen, accounting for 17.6% (645 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (17.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 146 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Girrawheen - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Girrawheen in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Girrawheen, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
253
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
253
6.9%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
447
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
447
12.2%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
645
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
645
17.6%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
549
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
549
15.0%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
371
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
371
10.1%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
308
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
308
8.4%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
353
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
353
9.6%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
641
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
641
17.5%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
104
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
104
2.8%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+59
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+146
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+5
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+68
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-15
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-17
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+18
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+9
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+23
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Girrawheen. 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 | 253 | 6.9% | 10.4% | 194 | 5.7% | 9.9% | +59 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 447 | 12.2% | 16.5% | 301 | 8.9% | 15.3% | +146 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 645 | 17.6% | 17.4% | 640 | 18.9% | 18.9% | +5 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 549 | 15.0% | 13.3% | 481 | 14.2% | 11.8% | +68 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 371 | 10.1% | 13.3% | 386 | 11.4% | 14.2% | -15 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 308 | 8.4% | 9.0% | 325 | 9.6% | 10.2% | -17 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 353 | 9.6% | 7.8% | 335 | 9.9% | 7.1% | +18 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 641 | 17.5% | 10.6% | 632 | 18.7% | 10.9% | +9 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 104 | 2.8% | 1.7% | 81 | 2.4% | 1.7% | +23 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 3,666 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,381 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +285 | 0.0pp |