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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Koondoola, accounting for 22.6% (322 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (10.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 310 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Koondoola - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Koondoola in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Koondoola, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
71
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-12.1pp
71
5.0%
-12.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
109
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-22.0pp
109
7.7%
-22.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
252
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
252
17.7%
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
230
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
230
16.2%
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
103
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
103
7.2%
-4.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
103
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
103
7.2%
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
196
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+11.1pp
196
13.8%
+11.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
322
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
322
22.6%
+11.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
34
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
34
2.4%
+2.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+52
-12.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+76
-22.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+239
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+217
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+90
-4.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+100
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+193
+11.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+310
+11.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+34
+2.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Koondoola. 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 | 71 | 5.0% | 10.4% | 19 | 17.1% | 9.9% | +52 | -12.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 109 | 7.7% | 16.5% | 33 | 29.7% | 15.3% | +76 | -22.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 252 | 17.7% | 17.4% | 13 | 11.7% | 18.9% | +239 | +6.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 230 | 16.2% | 13.3% | 13 | 11.7% | 11.8% | +217 | +4.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 103 | 7.2% | 13.3% | 13 | 11.7% | 14.2% | +90 | -4.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 103 | 7.2% | 9.0% | 3 | 2.7% | 10.2% | +100 | +4.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 196 | 13.8% | 7.8% | 3 | 2.7% | 7.1% | +193 | +11.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 322 | 22.6% | 10.6% | 12 | 10.8% | 10.9% | +310 | +11.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 34 | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +34 | +2.4pp |
| Total | 1,423 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,312 | 0.0pp |