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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Wyndham-East Kimberley (S), accounting for 20.2% (647 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (14.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 69 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Wyndham-East Kimberley (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Wyndham-East Kimberley (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wyndham-East Kimberley (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
492
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
492
15.4%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
647
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
647
20.2%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
399
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
399
12.5%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
472
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
472
14.8%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
387
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
387
12.1%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
157
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
157
4.9%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
201
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
201
6.3%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
358
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
358
11.2%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
82
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
82
2.6%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+36
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+37
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-69
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+25
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-26
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-27
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-26
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+12
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+12
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Wyndham-East Kimberley (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 492 | 15.4% | 14.3% | 456 | 14.1% | 14.4% | +36 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 647 | 20.2% | 14.6% | 610 | 18.9% | 13.8% | +37 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 399 | 12.5% | 17.6% | 468 | 14.5% | 18.4% | -69 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 472 | 14.8% | 10.9% | 447 | 13.8% | 9.8% | +25 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 387 | 12.1% | 10.3% | 413 | 12.8% | 10.6% | -26 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 157 | 4.9% | 7.1% | 184 | 5.7% | 7.7% | -27 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 201 | 6.3% | 10.8% | 227 | 7.0% | 11.0% | -26 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 358 | 11.2% | 12.5% | 346 | 10.7% | 12.6% | +12 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 82 | 2.6% | 1.9% | 70 | 2.2% | 1.7% | +12 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 3,198 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,231 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -33 | 0.0pp |