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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Yilgarn (S), accounting for 25% (155 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (14.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 14 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Yilgarn (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Yilgarn (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yilgarn (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
155
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
155
25.0%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
27
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
27
4.4%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
107
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
107
17.3%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
32
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
32
5.2%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
52
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
52
8.4%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
16
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
16
2.6%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
138
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
138
22.3%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
78
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
78
12.6%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
14
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
14
2.3%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+6
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-6
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-14
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+5
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+7
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-1
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
0
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+14
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+6
+1.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Yilgarn (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 | 155 | 25.0% | 14.3% | 149 | 24.6% | 14.4% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 27 | 4.4% | 14.6% | 33 | 5.5% | 13.8% | -6 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 107 | 17.3% | 17.6% | 121 | 20.0% | 18.4% | -14 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 32 | 5.2% | 10.9% | 27 | 4.5% | 9.8% | +5 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 52 | 8.4% | 10.3% | 45 | 7.4% | 10.6% | +7 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 16 | 2.6% | 7.1% | 17 | 2.8% | 7.7% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 138 | 22.3% | 10.8% | 138 | 22.8% | 11.0% | 0 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 78 | 12.6% | 12.5% | 64 | 10.6% | 12.6% | +14 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 14 | 2.3% | 1.9% | 8 | 1.3% | 1.7% | +6 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 620 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 605 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |