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 Carpentaria (S), accounting for 22.3% (198 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (11.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 33 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Carpentaria (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Carpentaria (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carpentaria (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
118
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
118
13.3%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
116
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
116
13.1%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
98
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
98
11.0%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
103
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
103
11.6%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
96
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
96
10.8%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
35
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
35
3.9%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
84
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
84
9.5%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
198
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
198
22.3%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
30
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
30
3.4%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-4
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+17
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-15
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-9
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+7
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+10
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+28
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+33
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Carpentaria (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 | 118 | 13.3% | 12.4% | 122 | 15.0% | 12.4% | -4 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 116 | 13.1% | 18.0% | 99 | 12.2% | 16.7% | +17 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 98 | 11.0% | 15.1% | 113 | 13.9% | 15.7% | -15 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 103 | 11.6% | 13.0% | 112 | 13.8% | 11.8% | -9 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 96 | 10.8% | 11.8% | 89 | 10.9% | 12.5% | +7 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 35 | 3.9% | 9.1% | 25 | 3.1% | 10.2% | +10 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 84 | 9.5% | 7.3% | 56 | 6.9% | 7.6% | +28 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 198 | 22.3% | 11.2% | 165 | 20.3% | 11.6% | +33 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 30 | 3.4% | 2.0% | 26 | 3.2% | 1.6% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 888 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 813 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +75 | 0.0pp |