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 Telina, accounting for 19.4% (208 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (20.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which decreased by 34 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Telina - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Telina in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Telina, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
99
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
99
9.3%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
161
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
161
15.0%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
208
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
208
19.4%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
116
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
116
10.8%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
133
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
133
12.4%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
79
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
79
7.4%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
135
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
135
12.6%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
125
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
125
11.7%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
24
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
24
2.2%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+13
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-1
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-30
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+23
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-2
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-34
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+11
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-13
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+16
+1.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Telina. 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 | 99 | 9.3% | 9.3% | 86 | 7.9% | 9.5% | +13 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 161 | 15.0% | 14.4% | 162 | 14.8% | 13.6% | -1 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 208 | 19.4% | 20.6% | 238 | 21.9% | 21.4% | -30 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 116 | 10.8% | 10.8% | 93 | 8.5% | 9.2% | +23 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 133 | 12.4% | 10.2% | 135 | 12.4% | 10.8% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 79 | 7.4% | 8.0% | 113 | 10.3% | 8.5% | -34 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 135 | 12.6% | 12.2% | 124 | 11.4% | 12.4% | +11 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 125 | 11.7% | 12.4% | 138 | 12.6% | 12.9% | -13 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 24 | 2.2% | 2.2% | 8 | 0.7% | 1.7% | +16 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 1,070 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,090 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -20 | 0.0pp |