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 Madeley, accounting for 22.9% (801 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (16.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 205 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Madeley - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Madeley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Madeley, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
501
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
501
14.3%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
801
% of total
22.9%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
801
22.9%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
460
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
460
13.1%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
396
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
396
11.3%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
524
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
524
15.0%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
334
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
334
9.5%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
181
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
181
5.2%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
265
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
265
7.6%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
41
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
41
1.2%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+124
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+205
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+34
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+94
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+10
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+25
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+28
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+54
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-12
-0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Madeley. 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 | 501 | 14.3% | 10.4% | 377 | 12.8% | 9.9% | +124 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 801 | 22.9% | 16.5% | 596 | 20.3% | 15.3% | +205 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 460 | 13.1% | 17.4% | 426 | 14.5% | 18.9% | +34 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 396 | 11.3% | 13.3% | 302 | 10.2% | 11.8% | +94 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 524 | 15.0% | 13.3% | 514 | 17.5% | 14.2% | +10 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 334 | 9.5% | 9.0% | 309 | 10.5% | 10.2% | +25 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 181 | 5.2% | 7.8% | 153 | 5.2% | 7.1% | +28 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 265 | 7.6% | 10.6% | 211 | 7.2% | 10.9% | +54 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 41 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 53 | 1.8% | 1.7% | -12 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 3,503 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,943 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +560 | 0.0pp |