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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Lockhart River (S), accounting for 17.9% (30 people). This share was similar to Regional Qld (18%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 24 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Lockhart River (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Lockhart River (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lockhart River (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
13
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
13
7.7%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
30
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
30
17.9%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
27
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
27
16.1%
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
28
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
28
16.7%
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
18
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
18
10.7%
+4.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
4
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
4
2.4%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
17
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
17
10.1%
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
21
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-11.3pp
21
12.5%
-11.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
18
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
18
10.7%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+3
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-5
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+8
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-11
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+7
+4.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
0
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+5
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-24
-11.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Lockhart River (S). 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 | 13 | 7.7% | 12.4% | 10 | 5.3% | 12.4% | +3 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 30 | 17.9% | 18.0% | 35 | 18.5% | 16.7% | -5 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 27 | 16.1% | 15.1% | 19 | 10.1% | 15.7% | +8 | +6.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 28 | 16.7% | 13.0% | 39 | 20.6% | 11.8% | -11 | -3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 18 | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11 | 5.8% | 12.5% | +7 | +4.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 4 | 2.4% | 9.1% | 4 | 2.1% | 10.2% | 0 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 17 | 10.1% | 7.3% | 12 | 6.3% | 7.6% | +5 | +3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 21 | 12.5% | 11.2% | 45 | 23.8% | 11.6% | -24 | -11.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 18 | 10.7% | 2.0% | 21 | 11.1% | 1.6% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 168 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 189 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -21 | 0.0pp |