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 Glen Eden, accounting for 20.4% (300 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (20.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 45 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Glen Eden - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Glen Eden in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glen Eden, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
125
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
125
8.5%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
225
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
225
15.3%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
300
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
300
20.4%
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
161
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
161
11.0%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
138
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
138
9.4%
-4.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
124
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
124
8.5%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
181
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
181
12.3%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
175
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
175
11.9%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
32
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
32
2.2%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+25
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+45
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-3
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+39
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-36
-4.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+18
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+35
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+39
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+10
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Glen Eden. 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 | 125 | 8.5% | 9.3% | 100 | 7.8% | 9.5% | +25 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 225 | 15.3% | 14.4% | 180 | 14.0% | 13.6% | +45 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 300 | 20.4% | 20.6% | 303 | 23.6% | 21.4% | -3 | -3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 161 | 11.0% | 10.8% | 122 | 9.5% | 9.2% | +39 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 138 | 9.4% | 10.2% | 174 | 13.5% | 10.8% | -36 | -4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 124 | 8.5% | 8.0% | 106 | 8.2% | 8.5% | +18 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 181 | 12.3% | 12.2% | 146 | 11.4% | 12.4% | +35 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 175 | 11.9% | 12.4% | 136 | 10.6% | 12.9% | +39 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 32 | 2.2% | 2.2% | 22 | 1.7% | 1.7% | +10 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 1,467 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,286 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +181 | 0.0pp |