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, Machinery Operators And Drivers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Clermont, accounting for 21.7% (324 people). This share was lower than Isaac (R) (23.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 46 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Clermont - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Clermont in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clermont, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
209
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
209
14.0%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
162
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
162
10.9%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
233
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
233
15.6%
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
103
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
103
6.9%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
162
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
162
10.9%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
90
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
90
6.0%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
324
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
324
21.7%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
170
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
170
11.4%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
29
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
29
1.9%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-24
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+14
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-37
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-1
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+46
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+11
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+46
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+15
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+10
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Clermont. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 209 | 14.0% | 12.7% | 233 | 16.5% | 12.9% | -24 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 162 | 10.9% | 10.4% | 148 | 10.5% | 10.7% | +14 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 233 | 15.6% | 18.7% | 270 | 19.1% | 20.7% | -37 | -3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 103 | 6.9% | 6.1% | 104 | 7.3% | 6.1% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 162 | 10.9% | 9.1% | 116 | 8.2% | 8.7% | +46 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 90 | 6.0% | 4.8% | 79 | 5.6% | 4.7% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 324 | 21.7% | 23.8% | 278 | 19.6% | 23.7% | +46 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 170 | 11.4% | 12.0% | 155 | 11.0% | 11.2% | +15 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 29 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 19 | 1.3% | 1.4% | +10 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 1,490 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,415 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +75 | 0.0pp |