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 Hampden (Qld), accounting for 27.5% (83 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 26 people and 6.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Hampden (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Hampden (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hampden (Qld), with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
35
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
35
11.6%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
27
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
27
8.9%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
83
% of total
27.5%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
83
27.5%
+6.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
24
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
24
7.9%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
28
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
28
9.3%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
26
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
26
8.6%
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
41
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
41
13.6%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
42
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
42
13.9%
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
3
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
3
1.0%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+11
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-3
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+26
+6.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
0
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+3
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-7
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+1
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+14
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-5
-2.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Hampden (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 | 35 | 11.6% | 9.9% | 24 | 8.9% | 10.5% | +11 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 27 | 8.9% | 15.0% | 30 | 11.1% | 14.3% | -3 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 83 | 27.5% | 20.1% | 57 | 21.1% | 20.0% | +26 | +6.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 24 | 7.9% | 10.3% | 24 | 8.9% | 8.8% | 0 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 28 | 9.3% | 11.6% | 25 | 9.3% | 12.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 26 | 8.6% | 8.4% | 33 | 12.2% | 9.2% | -7 | -3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 41 | 13.6% | 12.5% | 40 | 14.8% | 12.9% | +1 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 42 | 13.9% | 10.2% | 28 | 10.4% | 10.5% | +14 | +3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 3 | 1.0% | 2.1% | 8 | 3.0% | 1.7% | -5 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 302 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 270 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +32 | 0.0pp |