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 Calliope (Qld), accounting for 23% (526 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (20.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 33 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Calliope (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Calliope (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Calliope (Qld), with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
190
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
190
8.3%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
231
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
231
10.1%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
526
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
526
23.0%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
220
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
220
9.6%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
227
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
227
9.9%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
193
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
193
8.5%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
359
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
359
15.7%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
287
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
287
12.6%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
53
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
53
2.3%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+33
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+11
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+27
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+6
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-1
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+26
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-5
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+29
+1.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Calliope (Qld). 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 | 190 | 8.3% | 9.3% | 157 | 7.3% | 9.5% | +33 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 231 | 10.1% | 14.4% | 230 | 10.7% | 13.6% | +1 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 526 | 23.0% | 20.6% | 515 | 24.0% | 21.4% | +11 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 220 | 9.6% | 10.8% | 193 | 9.0% | 9.2% | +27 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 227 | 9.9% | 10.2% | 221 | 10.3% | 10.8% | +6 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 193 | 8.5% | 8.0% | 194 | 9.0% | 8.5% | -1 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 359 | 15.7% | 12.2% | 333 | 15.5% | 12.4% | +26 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 287 | 12.6% | 12.4% | 292 | 13.6% | 12.9% | -5 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 53 | 2.3% | 2.2% | 24 | 1.1% | 1.7% | +29 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 2,282 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,148 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +134 | 0.0pp |