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 Isaac (R), accounting for 23.8% (2,530 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (7.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 166 people and 0.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Isaac (R) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Isaac (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Isaac (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,346
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,346
12.7%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,109
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,109
10.4%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,982
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
1,982
18.7%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
646
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
646
6.1%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
972
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
972
9.1%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
506
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
506
4.8%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
2,530
% of total
23.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
2,530
23.8%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,278
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
1,278
12.0%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
263
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
263
2.5%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+55
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+46
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-85
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+40
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+103
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+39
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+166
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+166
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+128
+1.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Isaac (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 | 1,346 | 12.7% | 12.4% | 1,291 | 12.9% | 12.4% | +55 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,109 | 10.4% | 18.0% | 1,063 | 10.7% | 16.7% | +46 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,982 | 18.7% | 15.1% | 2,067 | 20.7% | 15.7% | -85 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 646 | 6.1% | 13.0% | 606 | 6.1% | 11.8% | +40 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 972 | 9.1% | 11.8% | 869 | 8.7% | 12.5% | +103 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 506 | 4.8% | 9.1% | 467 | 4.7% | 10.2% | +39 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 2,530 | 23.8% | 7.3% | 2,364 | 23.7% | 7.6% | +166 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,278 | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1,112 | 11.2% | 11.6% | +166 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 263 | 2.5% | 2.0% | 135 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +128 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 10,624 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,972 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +652 | 0.0pp |