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 Preston Beach, accounting for 28.2% (20 people). This share was higher than Waroona (S) (23.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 13 people and 15.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Preston Beach - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Preston Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waroona (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Preston Beach, with comparison markers for Waroona (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
6
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
6
8.5%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
10
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
10
14.1%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
20
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
+15.7pp
20
28.2%
+15.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
10
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-10.9pp
10
14.1%
-10.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
4
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
4
5.6%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
11
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
11
15.5%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
11
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
11
15.5%
+6.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
0
0.0%
-7.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+2
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+4
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+13
+15.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-4
-10.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
0
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
0
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+1
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+6
+6.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-4
-7.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Preston Beach. 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 | 6 | 8.5% | 11.0% | 4 | 7.1% | 10.6% | +2 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 10 | 14.1% | 8.2% | 6 | 10.7% | 8.3% | +4 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 20 | 28.2% | 23.3% | 7 | 12.5% | 22.6% | +13 | +15.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 10 | 14.1% | 9.9% | 14 | 25.0% | 11.7% | -4 | -10.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 0 | 0.0% | 8.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 4 | 5.6% | 6.0% | 4 | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 11 | 15.5% | 16.3% | 10 | 17.9% | 16.2% | +1 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 11 | 15.5% | 13.5% | 5 | 8.9% | 13.4% | +6 | +6.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 0 | 0.0% | 2.9% | 4 | 7.1% | 1.9% | -4 | -7.1pp |
| Total | 71 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 56 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |