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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Goondiwindi (R), accounting for 20.8% (1,003 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (12.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which decreased by 35 people and 0.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Goondiwindi (R) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Goondiwindi (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goondiwindi (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,003
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,003
20.8%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
581
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
581
12.0%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
579
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
579
12.0%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
460
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
460
9.5%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
506
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
506
10.5%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
353
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
353
7.3%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
497
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
497
10.3%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
751
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
751
15.6%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
99
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
99
2.1%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-8
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+15
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-29
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+10
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-32
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-35
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+13
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+12
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+34
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Goondiwindi (R). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 1,003 | 20.8% | 12.4% | 1,011 | 20.8% | 12.4% | -8 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 581 | 12.0% | 18.0% | 566 | 11.7% | 16.7% | +15 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 579 | 12.0% | 15.1% | 608 | 12.5% | 15.7% | -29 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 460 | 9.5% | 13.0% | 450 | 9.3% | 11.8% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 506 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 538 | 11.1% | 12.5% | -32 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 353 | 7.3% | 9.1% | 388 | 8.0% | 10.2% | -35 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 497 | 10.3% | 7.3% | 484 | 10.0% | 7.6% | +13 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 751 | 15.6% | 11.2% | 739 | 15.2% | 11.6% | +12 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 99 | 2.1% | 2.0% | 65 | 1.3% | 1.6% | +34 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 4,824 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,855 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -31 | 0.0pp |