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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Mackay, accounting for 18.9% (349 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (15%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 86 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mackay - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mackay in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mackay, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
148
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
148
8.0%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
349
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
349
18.9%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
333
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
333
18.1%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
243
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
243
13.2%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
162
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
162
8.8%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
143
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
143
7.8%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
195
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
195
10.6%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
237
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
237
12.9%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
24
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
24
1.3%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+4
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+61
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+70
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+86
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+48
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+7
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+37
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+12
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mackay. 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 | 148 | 8.0% | 9.9% | 144 | 9.5% | 10.5% | +4 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 349 | 18.9% | 15.0% | 288 | 19.1% | 14.3% | +61 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 333 | 18.1% | 20.1% | 263 | 17.4% | 20.0% | +70 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 243 | 13.2% | 10.3% | 157 | 10.4% | 8.8% | +86 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 162 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 114 | 7.5% | 12.0% | +48 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 143 | 7.8% | 8.4% | 136 | 9.0% | 9.2% | +7 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 195 | 10.6% | 12.5% | 158 | 10.5% | 12.9% | +37 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 237 | 12.9% | 10.2% | 225 | 14.9% | 10.5% | +12 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 24 | 1.3% | 2.1% | 27 | 1.8% | 1.7% | -3 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 1,842 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,511 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +331 | 0.0pp |