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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Benaraby, accounting for 26.9% (159 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (20.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 143 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Benaraby - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Benaraby in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Benaraby, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
64
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-11.3pp
64
10.8%
-11.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
71
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
71
12.0%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
159
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
159
26.9%
+11.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
56
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
56
9.5%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
64
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
64
10.8%
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
36
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
36
6.1%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
70
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
70
11.8%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
58
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
58
9.8%
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
16
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
16
2.7%
+2.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+41
-11.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+56
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+143
+11.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+46
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+49
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+28
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+57
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+43
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+16
+2.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Benaraby. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gladstone (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Gladstone (R)% | Count | % | Gladstone (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 64 | 10.8% | 9.3% | 23 | 22.1% | 9.5% | +41 | -11.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 71 | 12.0% | 14.4% | 15 | 14.4% | 13.6% | +56 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 159 | 26.9% | 20.6% | 16 | 15.4% | 21.4% | +143 | +11.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 56 | 9.5% | 10.8% | 10 | 9.6% | 9.2% | +46 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 64 | 10.8% | 10.2% | 15 | 14.4% | 10.8% | +49 | -3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 36 | 6.1% | 8.0% | 8 | 7.7% | 8.5% | +28 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 70 | 11.8% | 12.2% | 13 | 12.5% | 12.4% | +57 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 58 | 9.8% | 12.4% | 15 | 14.4% | 12.9% | +43 | -4.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 16 | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +16 | +2.7pp |
| Total | 592 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 104 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +488 | 0.0pp |