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 Middlemount, accounting for 27.8% (219 people). This share was higher than Isaac (R) (23.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 67 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Middlemount - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Middlemount in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Middlemount, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
75
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
75
9.5%
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
107
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
107
13.6%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
148
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
148
18.8%
-4.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
43
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
43
5.5%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
75
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
75
9.5%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
34
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
34
4.3%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
219
% of total
27.8%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
219
27.8%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
84
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
84
10.7%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
9
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
9
1.1%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+17
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+4
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-67
-4.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-19
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+10
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-17
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-61
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+8
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Middlemount. 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 | 75 | 9.5% | 12.7% | 58 | 6.3% | 12.9% | +17 | +3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 107 | 13.6% | 10.4% | 103 | 11.2% | 10.7% | +4 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 148 | 18.8% | 18.7% | 215 | 23.5% | 20.7% | -67 | -4.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 43 | 5.5% | 6.1% | 62 | 6.8% | 6.1% | -19 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 75 | 9.5% | 9.1% | 65 | 7.1% | 8.7% | +10 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 34 | 4.3% | 4.8% | 51 | 5.6% | 4.7% | -17 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 219 | 27.8% | 23.8% | 280 | 30.6% | 23.7% | -61 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 84 | 10.7% | 12.0% | 76 | 8.3% | 11.2% | +8 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 9 | 1.1% | 2.5% | 6 | 0.7% | 1.4% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 787 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 916 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -129 | 0.0pp |