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 Glenden, accounting for 21.2% (58 people). This share was higher than Isaac (R) (18.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which decreased by 31 people and 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Glenden - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Glenden in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glenden, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
30
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
30
10.9%
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
45
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
45
16.4%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
58
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
58
21.2%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
11
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
11
4.0%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
35
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
35
12.8%
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
10
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
10
3.6%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
56
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
56
20.4%
-5.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
29
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
29
10.6%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
8
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
8
2.9%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+4
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-1
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-19
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-3
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+3
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-8
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-31
-5.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-2
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Glenden. 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 | 30 | 10.9% | 12.7% | 26 | 7.8% | 12.9% | +4 | +3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 45 | 16.4% | 10.4% | 46 | 13.9% | 10.7% | -1 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 58 | 21.2% | 18.7% | 77 | 23.2% | 20.7% | -19 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 11 | 4.0% | 6.1% | 14 | 4.2% | 6.1% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 35 | 12.8% | 9.1% | 32 | 9.6% | 8.7% | +3 | +3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 10 | 3.6% | 4.8% | 18 | 5.4% | 4.7% | -8 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 56 | 20.4% | 23.8% | 87 | 26.2% | 23.7% | -31 | -5.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 29 | 10.6% | 12.0% | 31 | 9.3% | 11.2% | -2 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 8 | 2.9% | 2.5% | 9 | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 274 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 332 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -58 | 0.0pp |