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 West Gladstone, accounting for 19.3% (406 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (20.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which decreased by 175 people and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
West Gladstone - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for West Gladstone in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Gladstone, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
155
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
155
7.4%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
361
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
361
17.2%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
406
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
406
19.3%
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
267
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
267
12.7%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
194
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
194
9.2%
-6.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
178
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
178
8.5%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
223
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
223
10.6%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
283
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
283
13.5%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
36
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
36
1.7%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-79
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+12
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+29
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-54
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-175
-6.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-33
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-27
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+9
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-8
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for West 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 | 155 | 7.4% | 9.3% | 234 | 9.7% | 9.5% | -79 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 361 | 17.2% | 14.4% | 349 | 14.4% | 13.6% | +12 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 406 | 19.3% | 20.6% | 377 | 15.6% | 21.4% | +29 | +3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 267 | 12.7% | 10.8% | 321 | 13.3% | 9.2% | -54 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 194 | 9.2% | 10.2% | 369 | 15.2% | 10.8% | -175 | -6.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 178 | 8.5% | 8.0% | 211 | 8.7% | 8.5% | -33 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 223 | 10.6% | 12.2% | 250 | 10.3% | 12.4% | -27 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 283 | 13.5% | 12.4% | 274 | 11.3% | 12.9% | +9 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 36 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 44 | 1.8% | 1.7% | -8 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 2,104 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,421 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -317 | 0.0pp |