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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in McKail, accounting for 17.1% (332 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (14.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 71 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
McKail - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for McKail in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for McKail, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
148
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
148
7.6%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
215
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
215
11.1%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
331
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
331
17.1%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
332
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
332
17.1%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
209
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
209
10.8%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
221
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
221
11.4%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
155
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
155
8.0%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
293
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
293
15.1%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
29
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
29
1.5%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+11
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+47
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+22
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+70
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+12
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-3
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+21
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+71
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
0
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for McKail. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 148 | 7.6% | 12.6% | 137 | 8.2% | 12.6% | +11 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 215 | 11.1% | 17.2% | 168 | 10.0% | 16.0% | +47 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 331 | 17.1% | 15.5% | 309 | 18.5% | 16.0% | +22 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 332 | 17.1% | 14.1% | 262 | 15.7% | 13.1% | +70 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 209 | 10.8% | 10.5% | 197 | 11.8% | 11.2% | +12 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 221 | 11.4% | 9.3% | 224 | 13.4% | 10.2% | -3 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 155 | 8.0% | 6.8% | 134 | 8.0% | 6.9% | +21 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 293 | 15.1% | 12.6% | 222 | 13.3% | 12.6% | +71 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 29 | 1.5% | 1.4% | 29 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,936 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,672 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +264 | 0.0pp |