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 Wanneroo, accounting for 19.2% (1,089 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (17.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 1,085 people and 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Wanneroo - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Wanneroo in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wanneroo, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
610
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-22.5pp
610
10.8%
-22.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
881
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
881
15.5%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,089
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
1,089
19.2%
+10.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
701
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
701
12.4%
+6.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
754
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
754
13.3%
+7.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
465
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
465
8.2%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
457
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
457
8.1%
+8.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
629
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
629
11.1%
+4.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
94
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
94
1.7%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+594
-22.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+874
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+1,085
+10.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+698
+6.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+751
+7.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+460
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+457
+8.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+626
+4.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+94
+1.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Wanneroo. 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 | 610 | 10.8% | 10.4% | 16 | 33.3% | 9.9% | +594 | -22.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 881 | 15.5% | 16.5% | 7 | 14.6% | 15.3% | +874 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,089 | 19.2% | 17.4% | 4 | 8.3% | 18.9% | +1,085 | +10.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 701 | 12.4% | 13.3% | 3 | 6.3% | 11.8% | +698 | +6.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 754 | 13.3% | 13.3% | 3 | 6.3% | 14.2% | +751 | +7.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 465 | 8.2% | 9.0% | 5 | 10.4% | 10.2% | +460 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 457 | 8.1% | 7.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.1% | +457 | +8.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 629 | 11.1% | 10.6% | 3 | 6.3% | 10.9% | +626 | +4.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 94 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +94 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 5,666 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,618 | 0.0pp |