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 Devereux Creek, accounting for 21.5% (45 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 60 people and 7.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Devereux Creek - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Devereux Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Devereux Creek, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
22
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
22
10.5%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
30
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
30
14.4%
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
45
% of total
21.5%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
45
21.5%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
27
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
27
12.9%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
28
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
28
13.4%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
11
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
11
5.3%
-6.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
27
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
27
12.9%
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
17
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
17
8.1%
-7.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
0
0.0%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-35
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-15
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-53
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-24
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-41
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-50
-6.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-17
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-60
-7.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-4
-0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Devereux Creek. 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 | 22 | 10.5% | 9.9% | 57 | 11.4% | 10.5% | -35 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 30 | 14.4% | 15.0% | 45 | 9.0% | 14.3% | -15 | +5.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 45 | 21.5% | 20.1% | 98 | 19.5% | 20.0% | -53 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 27 | 12.9% | 10.3% | 51 | 10.2% | 8.8% | -24 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 28 | 13.4% | 11.6% | 69 | 13.7% | 12.0% | -41 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 11 | 5.3% | 8.4% | 61 | 12.2% | 9.2% | -50 | -6.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 27 | 12.9% | 12.5% | 44 | 8.8% | 12.9% | -17 | +4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 17 | 8.1% | 10.2% | 77 | 15.3% | 10.5% | -60 | -7.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 0 | 0.0% | 2.1% | 4 | 0.8% | 1.7% | -4 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 209 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 502 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -293 | 0.0pp |