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 Wooderson, accounting for 24.7% (23 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (20.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which increased by 14 people and 15.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Wooderson - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Wooderson in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wooderson, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
9
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
9
9.7%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
7
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
7
7.5%
+7.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
23
% of total
24.7%
Change from 2016
-11.7pp
23
24.7%
-11.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
7
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
7
7.5%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
14
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+15.1pp
14
15.1%
+15.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-12.1pp
0
0.0%
-12.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
19
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
19
20.4%
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
15
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
15
16.1%
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+6
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+7
+7.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+11
-11.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+4
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+14
+15.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-4
-12.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+11
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+11
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
0
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Wooderson. 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 | 9 | 9.7% | 9.3% | 3 | 9.1% | 9.5% | +6 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 7 | 7.5% | 14.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.6% | +7 | +7.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 23 | 24.7% | 20.6% | 12 | 36.4% | 21.4% | +11 | -11.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 7 | 7.5% | 10.8% | 3 | 9.1% | 9.2% | +4 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 14 | 15.1% | 10.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% | +14 | +15.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 0 | 0.0% | 8.0% | 4 | 12.1% | 8.5% | -4 | -12.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 19 | 20.4% | 12.2% | 8 | 24.2% | 12.4% | +11 | -3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 15 | 16.1% | 12.4% | 4 | 12.1% | 12.9% | +11 | +4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 93 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 33 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +60 | 0.0pp |