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 Marian, accounting for 25% (525 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 80 people and 0.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Marian - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Marian in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Marian, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
186
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
186
8.8%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
240
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
240
11.4%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
525
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
525
25.0%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
190
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
190
9.0%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
281
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
281
13.4%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
164
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
164
7.8%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
287
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
287
13.6%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
180
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
180
8.6%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
54
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
54
2.6%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+11
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+51
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+80
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+47
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+51
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+30
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-4
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-2
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+28
+1.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Marian. 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 | 186 | 8.8% | 9.9% | 175 | 9.6% | 10.5% | +11 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 240 | 11.4% | 15.0% | 189 | 10.4% | 14.3% | +51 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 525 | 25.0% | 20.1% | 445 | 24.5% | 20.0% | +80 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 190 | 9.0% | 10.3% | 143 | 7.9% | 8.8% | +47 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 281 | 13.4% | 11.6% | 230 | 12.7% | 12.0% | +51 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 164 | 7.8% | 8.4% | 134 | 7.4% | 9.2% | +30 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 287 | 13.6% | 12.5% | 291 | 16.0% | 12.9% | -4 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 180 | 8.6% | 10.2% | 182 | 10.0% | 10.5% | -2 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 54 | 2.6% | 2.1% | 26 | 1.4% | 1.7% | +28 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 2,104 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,814 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +290 | 0.0pp |