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 Flinders (S) (Qld), accounting for 27.7% (203 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (12.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 53 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Flinders (S) (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Flinders (S) (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Flinders (S) (Qld), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
203
% of total
27.7%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
203
27.7%
-4.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
76
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
76
10.4%
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
75
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
75
10.2%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
71
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
71
9.7%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
67
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
67
9.2%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
44
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
44
6.0%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
69
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
69
9.4%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
118
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
118
16.1%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
20
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
20
2.7%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-53
-4.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+22
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+5
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+16
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-5
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-12
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-29
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+10
+1.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Flinders (S) (Qld). 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 | 203 | 27.7% | 12.4% | 256 | 32.2% | 12.4% | -53 | -4.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 76 | 10.4% | 18.0% | 54 | 6.8% | 16.7% | +22 | +3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 75 | 10.2% | 15.1% | 70 | 8.8% | 15.7% | +5 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 71 | 9.7% | 13.0% | 55 | 6.9% | 11.8% | +16 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 67 | 9.2% | 11.8% | 72 | 9.1% | 12.5% | -5 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 44 | 6.0% | 9.1% | 40 | 5.0% | 10.2% | +4 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 69 | 9.4% | 7.3% | 81 | 10.2% | 7.6% | -12 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 118 | 16.1% | 11.2% | 147 | 18.5% | 11.6% | -29 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 20 | 2.7% | 2.0% | 10 | 1.3% | 1.6% | +10 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 732 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 795 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -63 | 0.0pp |