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 Mirani, accounting for 20.6% (146 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 143 people and 0.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mirani - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mirani in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mirani, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
59
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-11.7pp
59
8.3%
-11.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
107
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+15.1pp
107
15.1%
+15.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
146
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
146
20.6%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
65
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
65
9.2%
+9.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
67
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
67
9.4%
+9.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
41
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-14.2pp
41
5.8%
-14.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
139
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
+19.6pp
139
19.6%
+19.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
74
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
74
10.4%
-9.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
10
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
10
1.4%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+56
-11.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+107
+15.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+143
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+65
+9.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+67
+9.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+38
-14.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+139
+19.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+71
-9.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+10
+1.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mirani. 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 | 59 | 8.3% | 9.9% | 3 | 20.0% | 10.5% | +56 | -11.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 107 | 15.1% | 15.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.3% | +107 | +15.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 146 | 20.6% | 20.1% | 3 | 20.0% | 20.0% | +143 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 65 | 9.2% | 10.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.8% | +65 | +9.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 67 | 9.4% | 11.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% | +67 | +9.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 41 | 5.8% | 8.4% | 3 | 20.0% | 9.2% | +38 | -14.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 139 | 19.6% | 12.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.9% | +139 | +19.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 74 | 10.4% | 10.2% | 3 | 20.0% | 10.5% | +71 | -9.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 10 | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +10 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 709 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +694 | 0.0pp |