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 Blackall-Tambo (R), accounting for 23.9% (224 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (12.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 37 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Blackall-Tambo (R) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Blackall-Tambo (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blackall-Tambo (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
224
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
224
23.9%
-4.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
76
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
76
8.1%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
106
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
106
11.3%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
84
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
84
9.0%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
99
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
99
10.6%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
67
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
67
7.2%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
71
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
71
7.6%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
195
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
195
20.8%
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
24
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
24
2.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-37
-4.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-8
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+6
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-6
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+21
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-5
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+4
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+37
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Blackall-Tambo (R). 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 | 224 | 23.9% | 12.4% | 261 | 28.0% | 12.4% | -37 | -4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 76 | 8.1% | 18.0% | 84 | 9.0% | 16.7% | -8 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 106 | 11.3% | 15.1% | 100 | 10.7% | 15.7% | +6 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 84 | 9.0% | 13.0% | 90 | 9.7% | 11.8% | -6 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 99 | 10.6% | 11.8% | 78 | 8.4% | 12.5% | +21 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 67 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 72 | 7.7% | 10.2% | -5 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 71 | 7.6% | 7.3% | 67 | 7.2% | 7.6% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 195 | 20.8% | 11.2% | 158 | 17.0% | 11.6% | +37 | +3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 24 | 2.6% | 2.0% | 23 | 2.5% | 1.6% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 937 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 932 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |