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 Campwin Beach, accounting for 24.4% (59 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 171 people and 14.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Campwin Beach - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Campwin Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Campwin Beach, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
14
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-10.3pp
14
5.8%
-10.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
35
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-14.9pp
35
14.5%
-14.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
59
% of total
24.4%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
59
24.4%
+10.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
18
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
18
7.4%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
23
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
23
9.5%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
20
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
20
8.3%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
35
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+11.1pp
35
14.5%
+11.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
28
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
28
11.6%
+4.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
3
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
3
1.2%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-99
-10.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-171
-14.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-38
+10.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-55
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-60
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-31
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+11
+11.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-20
+4.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-6
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Campwin Beach. 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 | 14 | 5.8% | 9.9% | 113 | 16.1% | 10.5% | -99 | -10.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 35 | 14.5% | 15.0% | 206 | 29.4% | 14.3% | -171 | -14.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 59 | 24.4% | 20.1% | 97 | 13.9% | 20.0% | -38 | +10.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 18 | 7.4% | 10.3% | 73 | 10.4% | 8.8% | -55 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 23 | 9.5% | 11.6% | 83 | 11.9% | 12.0% | -60 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 20 | 8.3% | 8.4% | 51 | 7.3% | 9.2% | -31 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 35 | 14.5% | 12.5% | 24 | 3.4% | 12.9% | +11 | +11.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 28 | 11.6% | 10.2% | 48 | 6.9% | 10.5% | -20 | +4.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 3 | 1.2% | 2.1% | 9 | 1.3% | 1.7% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 242 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 700 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -458 | 0.0pp |