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 Kirkwood, accounting for 19.6% (244 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (20.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 244 people and 19.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kirkwood - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kirkwood in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kirkwood, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
111
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-48.2pp
111
8.9%
-48.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
214
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+17.2pp
214
17.2%
+17.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
244
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
+19.6pp
244
19.6%
+19.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
134
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
134
10.8%
+10.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
127
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
127
10.2%
+10.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
116
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
116
9.3%
+9.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
131
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
131
10.5%
+10.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
143
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
143
11.5%
+11.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
24
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
24
1.9%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+107
-48.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+214
+17.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+244
+19.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+134
+10.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+127
+10.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+116
+9.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+131
+10.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+143
+11.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+24
+1.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kirkwood. 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 | 111 | 8.9% | 9.3% | 4 | 57.1% | 9.5% | +107 | -48.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 214 | 17.2% | 14.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.6% | +214 | +17.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 244 | 19.6% | 20.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 21.4% | +244 | +19.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 134 | 10.8% | 10.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% | +134 | +10.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 127 | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% | +127 | +10.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 116 | 9.3% | 8.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.5% | +116 | +9.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 131 | 10.5% | 12.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.4% | +131 | +10.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 143 | 11.5% | 12.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.9% | +143 | +11.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 24 | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +24 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 1,244 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,237 | 0.0pp |