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 Gnangara, accounting for 21.2% (134 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (17.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 41 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Gnangara - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Gnangara in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gnangara, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
95
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
95
15.1%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
87
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
87
13.8%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
134
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
134
21.2%
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
69
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
69
10.9%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
105
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
105
16.6%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
40
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
40
6.3%
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
45
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
45
7.1%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
52
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
52
8.2%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
5
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
5
0.8%
-1.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+8
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+6
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+41
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+24
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+8
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-13
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+6
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+10
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-8
-1.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Gnangara. 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 | 95 | 15.1% | 10.4% | 87 | 16.0% | 9.9% | +8 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 87 | 13.8% | 16.5% | 81 | 14.9% | 15.3% | +6 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 134 | 21.2% | 17.4% | 93 | 17.1% | 18.9% | +41 | +4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 69 | 10.9% | 13.3% | 45 | 8.3% | 11.8% | +24 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 105 | 16.6% | 13.3% | 97 | 17.8% | 14.2% | +8 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 40 | 6.3% | 9.0% | 53 | 9.7% | 10.2% | -13 | -3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 45 | 7.1% | 7.8% | 39 | 7.2% | 7.1% | +6 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 52 | 8.2% | 10.6% | 42 | 7.7% | 10.9% | +10 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 5 | 0.8% | 1.7% | 13 | 2.4% | 1.7% | -8 | -1.6pp |
| Total | 631 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 545 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +86 | 0.0pp |