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 Beaconsfield (Qld), accounting for 19.7% (533 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 85 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Beaconsfield (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Beaconsfield (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Beaconsfield (Qld), with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
225
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
225
8.3%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
433
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
433
16.0%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
533
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
533
19.7%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
301
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
301
11.1%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
331
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
331
12.3%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
251
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
251
9.3%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
291
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
291
10.8%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
276
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
276
10.2%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
58
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
58
2.1%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+14
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+85
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+3
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+77
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-23
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-39
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+7
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+15
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+33
+1.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Beaconsfield (Qld). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mackay (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 225 | 8.3% | 9.9% | 211 | 8.3% | 10.5% | +14 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 433 | 16.0% | 15.0% | 348 | 13.8% | 14.3% | +85 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 533 | 19.7% | 20.1% | 530 | 21.0% | 20.0% | +3 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 301 | 11.1% | 10.3% | 224 | 8.9% | 8.8% | +77 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 331 | 12.3% | 11.6% | 354 | 14.0% | 12.0% | -23 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 251 | 9.3% | 8.4% | 290 | 11.5% | 9.2% | -39 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 291 | 10.8% | 12.5% | 284 | 11.2% | 12.9% | +7 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 276 | 10.2% | 10.2% | 261 | 10.3% | 10.5% | +15 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 58 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 25 | 1.0% | 1.7% | +33 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 2,702 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,529 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +173 | 0.0pp |