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 South Gladstone, accounting for 17% (258 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (20.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 249 people and 7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
South Gladstone - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for South Gladstone in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Gladstone, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
143
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-12.8pp
143
9.4%
-12.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
248
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-21.5pp
248
16.3%
-21.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
258
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
258
17.0%
+7.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
188
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
188
12.4%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
148
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
148
9.8%
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
129
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
129
8.5%
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
171
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
171
11.3%
+6.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
204
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
204
13.4%
+10.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
30
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
30
2.0%
+2.0pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+123
-12.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+214
-21.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+249
+7.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+179
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+135
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+125
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+167
+6.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+201
+10.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+30
+2.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for South Gladstone. 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 | 143 | 9.4% | 9.3% | 20 | 22.2% | 9.5% | +123 | -12.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 248 | 16.3% | 14.4% | 34 | 37.8% | 13.6% | +214 | -21.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 258 | 17.0% | 20.6% | 9 | 10.0% | 21.4% | +249 | +7.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 188 | 12.4% | 10.8% | 9 | 10.0% | 9.2% | +179 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 148 | 9.8% | 10.2% | 13 | 14.4% | 10.8% | +135 | -4.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 129 | 8.5% | 8.0% | 4 | 4.4% | 8.5% | +125 | +4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 171 | 11.3% | 12.2% | 4 | 4.4% | 12.4% | +167 | +6.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 204 | 13.4% | 12.4% | 3 | 3.3% | 12.9% | +201 | +10.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 30 | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +30 | +2.0pp |
| Total | 1,517 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 90 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,427 | 0.0pp |