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 Dysart (Qld), accounting for 33.1% (465 people). This share was higher than Isaac (R) (23.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 89 people and 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Dysart (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Dysart (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dysart (Qld), with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
112
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
112
8.0%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
108
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
108
7.7%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
259
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
259
18.4%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
85
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
85
6.0%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
106
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
106
7.5%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
62
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
62
4.4%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
465
% of total
33.1%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
465
33.1%
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
174
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
174
12.4%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
29
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
29
2.1%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+17
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-23
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+12
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+18
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-5
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+1
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+89
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+16
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+18
+1.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Dysart (Qld). 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 | 112 | 8.0% | 12.7% | 95 | 7.6% | 12.9% | +17 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 108 | 7.7% | 10.4% | 131 | 10.4% | 10.7% | -23 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 259 | 18.4% | 18.7% | 247 | 19.7% | 20.7% | +12 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 85 | 6.0% | 6.1% | 67 | 5.3% | 6.1% | +18 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 106 | 7.5% | 9.1% | 111 | 8.8% | 8.7% | -5 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 62 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 61 | 4.9% | 4.7% | +1 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 465 | 33.1% | 23.8% | 376 | 29.9% | 23.7% | +89 | +3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 174 | 12.4% | 12.0% | 158 | 12.6% | 11.2% | +16 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 29 | 2.1% | 2.5% | 11 | 0.9% | 1.4% | +18 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 1,405 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,256 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +149 | 0.0pp |