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 Kuttabul, accounting for 24% (87 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which decreased by 20 people and 4.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kuttabul - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kuttabul in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kuttabul, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
51
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
51
14.1%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
42
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
42
11.6%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
87
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
87
24.0%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
22
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
22
6.1%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
34
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
34
9.4%
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
23
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
23
6.4%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
46
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
46
12.7%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
31
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
31
8.6%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
11
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
11
3.0%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-12
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-1
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+4
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-8
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-20
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-2
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-7
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+4
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+6
+1.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kuttabul. 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 | 51 | 14.1% | 9.9% | 63 | 16.4% | 10.5% | -12 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 42 | 11.6% | 15.0% | 43 | 11.2% | 14.3% | -1 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 87 | 24.0% | 20.1% | 83 | 21.6% | 20.0% | +4 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 22 | 6.1% | 10.3% | 30 | 7.8% | 8.8% | -8 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 34 | 9.4% | 11.6% | 54 | 14.0% | 12.0% | -20 | -4.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 23 | 6.4% | 8.4% | 25 | 6.5% | 9.2% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 46 | 12.7% | 12.5% | 53 | 13.8% | 12.9% | -7 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 31 | 8.6% | 10.2% | 27 | 7.0% | 10.5% | +4 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 11 | 3.0% | 2.1% | 5 | 1.3% | 1.7% | +6 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 362 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 385 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -23 | 0.0pp |