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 Lake Clifton, accounting for 21% (72 people). This share was lower than Waroona (S) (23.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 72 people and 21 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Lake Clifton - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Lake Clifton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waroona (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lake Clifton, with comparison markers for Waroona (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
36
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-59.5pp
36
10.5%
-59.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
36
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-19.5pp
36
10.5%
-19.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
72
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
+21.0pp
72
21.0%
+21.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
22
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
22
6.4%
+6.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
33
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
33
9.6%
+9.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
30
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
30
8.7%
+8.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
53
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+15.5pp
53
15.5%
+15.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
44
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+12.8pp
44
12.8%
+12.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
23
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
23
6.7%
+6.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+29
-59.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+33
-19.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+72
+21.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+22
+6.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+33
+9.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+30
+8.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+53
+15.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+44
+12.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+23
+6.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Lake Clifton. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Waroona (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Waroona (S)% | Count | % | Waroona (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 36 | 10.5% | 11.0% | 7 | 70.0% | 10.6% | +29 | -59.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 36 | 10.5% | 8.2% | 3 | 30.0% | 8.3% | +33 | -19.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 72 | 21.0% | 23.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 22.6% | +72 | +21.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 22 | 6.4% | 9.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.7% | +22 | +6.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 33 | 9.6% | 8.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.0% | +33 | +9.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 30 | 8.7% | 6.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.5% | +30 | +8.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 53 | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.2% | +53 | +15.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 44 | 12.8% | 13.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.4% | +44 | +12.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 23 | 6.7% | 2.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | +23 | +6.7pp |
| Total | 343 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +333 | 0.0pp |