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 Ridgewood (WA), accounting for 18.3% (383 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (17.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 81 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Ridgewood (WA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Ridgewood (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ridgewood (WA), with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
196
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
196
9.4%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
262
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
262
12.5%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
383
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
383
18.3%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
328
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
328
15.7%
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
289
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
289
13.8%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
165
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
165
7.9%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
160
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
160
7.7%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
244
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
244
11.7%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
56
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
56
2.7%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+38
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+36
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-22
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+81
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+17
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-20
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+7
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+2
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+11
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Ridgewood (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 | 196 | 9.4% | 10.4% | 158 | 8.2% | 9.9% | +38 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 262 | 12.5% | 16.5% | 226 | 11.7% | 15.3% | +36 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 383 | 18.3% | 17.4% | 405 | 21.0% | 18.9% | -22 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 328 | 15.7% | 13.3% | 247 | 12.8% | 11.8% | +81 | +2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 289 | 13.8% | 13.3% | 272 | 14.1% | 14.2% | +17 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 165 | 7.9% | 9.0% | 185 | 9.6% | 10.2% | -20 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 160 | 7.7% | 7.8% | 153 | 7.9% | 7.1% | +7 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 244 | 11.7% | 10.6% | 242 | 12.5% | 10.9% | +2 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 56 | 2.7% | 1.7% | 45 | 2.3% | 1.7% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 2,091 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,933 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +158 | 0.0pp |