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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Hocking, accounting for 19.9% (746 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (16.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 208 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Hocking - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Hocking in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hocking, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
424
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
424
11.3%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
746
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
746
19.9%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
636
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
636
17.0%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
472
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
472
12.6%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
506
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
506
13.5%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
312
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
312
8.3%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
276
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
276
7.4%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
310
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
310
8.3%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
63
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
63
1.7%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+77
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+208
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+74
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+106
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+13
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+5
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+89
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+33
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+24
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Hocking. 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 | 424 | 11.3% | 10.4% | 347 | 11.1% | 9.9% | +77 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 746 | 19.9% | 16.5% | 538 | 17.2% | 15.3% | +208 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 636 | 17.0% | 17.4% | 562 | 18.0% | 18.9% | +74 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 472 | 12.6% | 13.3% | 366 | 11.7% | 11.8% | +106 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 506 | 13.5% | 13.3% | 493 | 15.8% | 14.2% | +13 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 312 | 8.3% | 9.0% | 307 | 9.8% | 10.2% | +5 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 276 | 7.4% | 7.8% | 187 | 6.0% | 7.1% | +89 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 310 | 8.3% | 10.6% | 277 | 8.9% | 10.9% | +33 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 63 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 39 | 1.2% | 1.7% | +24 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 3,746 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +622 | 0.0pp |