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 Balonne (S), accounting for 24% (504 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (12.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 40 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Balonne (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Balonne (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Balonne (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
504
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
504
24.0%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
262
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
262
12.5%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
224
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
224
10.7%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
190
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
190
9.0%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
187
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
187
8.9%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
132
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
132
6.3%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
214
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
214
10.2%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
339
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
339
16.1%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
50
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
50
2.4%
+1.0pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-40
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
0
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+2
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+1
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-33
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-28
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+38
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-16
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+20
+1.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Balonne (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 504 | 24.0% | 12.4% | 544 | 25.3% | 12.4% | -40 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 262 | 12.5% | 18.0% | 262 | 12.2% | 16.7% | 0 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 224 | 10.7% | 15.1% | 222 | 10.3% | 15.7% | +2 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 190 | 9.0% | 13.0% | 189 | 8.8% | 11.8% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 187 | 8.9% | 11.8% | 220 | 10.2% | 12.5% | -33 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 132 | 6.3% | 9.1% | 160 | 7.4% | 10.2% | -28 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 214 | 10.2% | 7.3% | 176 | 8.2% | 7.6% | +38 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 339 | 16.1% | 11.2% | 355 | 16.5% | 11.6% | -16 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 50 | 2.4% | 2.0% | 30 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +20 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 2,102 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,149 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -47 | 0.0pp |