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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Barcoo (S), accounting for 34.7% (61 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (11.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 26 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Barcoo (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Barcoo (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barcoo (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
42
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
42
23.9%
-4.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
12
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
12
6.8%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
17
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
17
9.7%
-4.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
6
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
6
3.4%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
14
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
14
8.0%
-5.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
8
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
8
4.5%
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
10
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
10
5.7%
-8.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
61
% of total
34.7%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
61
34.7%
+13.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
3
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
3
1.7%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-5
-4.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+2
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-6
-4.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
0
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-8
-5.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+8
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-14
-8.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+26
+13.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Barcoo (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 | 42 | 23.9% | 12.4% | 47 | 28.1% | 12.4% | -5 | -4.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 12 | 6.8% | 18.0% | 10 | 6.0% | 16.7% | +2 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 17 | 9.7% | 15.1% | 23 | 13.8% | 15.7% | -6 | -4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 6 | 3.4% | 13.0% | 6 | 3.6% | 11.8% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 14 | 8.0% | 11.8% | 22 | 13.2% | 12.5% | -8 | -5.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 8 | 4.5% | 9.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.2% | +8 | +4.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 10 | 5.7% | 7.3% | 24 | 14.4% | 7.6% | -14 | -8.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 61 | 34.7% | 11.2% | 35 | 21.0% | 11.6% | +26 | +13.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 3 | 1.7% | 2.0% | 4 | 2.4% | 1.6% | -1 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 176 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 167 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |