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 Boulia (S), accounting for 26.1% (59 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (12.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 17 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Boulia (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Boulia (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 Boulia (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
59
% of total
26.1%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
59
26.1%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
13
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
13
5.8%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
16
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
16
7.1%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
14
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
14
6.2%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
25
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
25
11.1%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
8
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
8
3.5%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
28
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
28
12.4%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
54
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
54
23.9%
-8.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
5
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
5
2.2%
+0.8pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+8
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
0
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
0
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
0
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+7
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+7
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-17
-8.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Boulia (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 | 59 | 26.1% | 12.4% | 51 | 23.4% | 12.4% | +8 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 13 | 5.8% | 18.0% | 13 | 6.0% | 16.7% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 16 | 7.1% | 15.1% | 16 | 7.3% | 15.7% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 14 | 6.2% | 13.0% | 14 | 6.4% | 11.8% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 25 | 11.1% | 11.8% | 18 | 8.3% | 12.5% | +7 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 8 | 3.5% | 9.1% | 4 | 1.8% | 10.2% | +4 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 28 | 12.4% | 7.3% | 21 | 9.6% | 7.6% | +7 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 54 | 23.9% | 11.2% | 71 | 32.6% | 11.6% | -17 | -8.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 5 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 3 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +2 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 226 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 218 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |