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 Waroona, accounting for 23.9% (278 people). This share was higher than Waroona (S) (23.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 258 people, while its share fell by 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Waroona - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Waroona in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waroona (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Waroona, with comparison markers for Waroona (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
126
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
126
10.9%
-4.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
90
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
90
7.8%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
278
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
278
23.9%
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
114
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
114
9.8%
-5.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
109
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
109
9.4%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
66
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
66
5.7%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
209
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+13.9pp
209
18.0%
+13.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
152
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
152
13.1%
+6.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
22
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
22
1.9%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+115
-4.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+84
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+258
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+103
-5.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+100
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+62
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+206
+13.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+147
+6.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+22
+1.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Waroona. 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 | 126 | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11 | 14.9% | 10.6% | +115 | -4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 90 | 7.8% | 8.2% | 6 | 8.1% | 8.3% | +84 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 278 | 23.9% | 23.3% | 20 | 27.0% | 22.6% | +258 | -3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 114 | 9.8% | 9.9% | 11 | 14.9% | 11.7% | +103 | -5.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 109 | 9.4% | 8.7% | 9 | 12.2% | 9.0% | +100 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 66 | 5.7% | 6.0% | 4 | 5.4% | 6.5% | +62 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 209 | 18.0% | 16.3% | 3 | 4.1% | 16.2% | +206 | +13.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 152 | 13.1% | 13.5% | 5 | 6.8% | 13.4% | +147 | +6.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 22 | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | +22 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 1,161 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 74 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,087 | 0.0pp |