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 Mindarie (WA), accounting for 20.4% (895 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (16.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 625 people and 11.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mindarie (WA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mindarie (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mindarie (WA), with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
653
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
653
14.9%
+9.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
895
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
+11.1pp
895
20.4%
+11.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
695
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
695
15.9%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
509
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
509
11.6%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
634
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
634
14.5%
+5.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
411
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
411
9.4%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
208
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
208
4.7%
-5.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
291
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-15.4pp
291
6.6%
-15.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
76
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
76
1.7%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+507
+9.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+625
+11.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+231
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+87
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+364
+5.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+116
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-95
-5.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-345
-15.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-5
-1.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mindarie (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 | 653 | 14.9% | 10.4% | 146 | 5.0% | 9.9% | +507 | +9.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 895 | 20.4% | 16.5% | 270 | 9.3% | 15.3% | +625 | +11.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 695 | 15.9% | 17.4% | 464 | 16.0% | 18.9% | +231 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 509 | 11.6% | 13.3% | 422 | 14.6% | 11.8% | +87 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 634 | 14.5% | 13.3% | 270 | 9.3% | 14.2% | +364 | +5.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 411 | 9.4% | 9.0% | 295 | 10.2% | 10.2% | +116 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 208 | 4.7% | 7.8% | 303 | 10.5% | 7.1% | -95 | -5.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 291 | 6.6% | 10.6% | 636 | 22.0% | 10.9% | -345 | -15.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 76 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 81 | 2.8% | 1.7% | -5 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 4,384 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,892 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,492 | 0.0pp |