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 Jindalee (WA), accounting for 18.7% (445 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (17.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 540 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Jindalee (WA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Jindalee (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jindalee (WA), with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
309
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
309
13.0%
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
441
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
441
18.5%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
445
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
445
18.7%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
282
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
282
11.8%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
328
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
328
13.8%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
244
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
244
10.2%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
124
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
124
5.2%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
174
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
174
7.3%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
36
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
36
1.5%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-160
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-540
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-301
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-313
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-315
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-271
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-97
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-248
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-40
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Jindalee (WA). 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 | 309 | 13.0% | 10.4% | 469 | 10.0% | 9.9% | -160 | +3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 441 | 18.5% | 16.5% | 981 | 21.0% | 15.3% | -540 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 445 | 18.7% | 17.4% | 746 | 16.0% | 18.9% | -301 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 282 | 11.8% | 13.3% | 595 | 12.7% | 11.8% | -313 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 328 | 13.8% | 13.3% | 643 | 13.8% | 14.2% | -315 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 244 | 10.2% | 9.0% | 515 | 11.0% | 10.2% | -271 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 124 | 5.2% | 7.8% | 221 | 4.7% | 7.1% | -97 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 174 | 7.3% | 10.6% | 422 | 9.0% | 10.9% | -248 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 36 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 76 | 1.6% | 1.7% | -40 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 2,384 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,675 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,291 | 0.0pp |