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, Machinery Operators And Drivers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Mount Jukes, accounting for 20% (39 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (12.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 39 people and 20 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mount Jukes - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mount Jukes in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Jukes, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
24
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
24
12.3%
+12.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
16
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
16
8.2%
+8.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
31
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+15.9pp
31
15.9%
+15.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
14
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
14
7.2%
+7.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
16
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
16
8.2%
+8.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
9
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
9
4.6%
+4.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
39
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+20.0pp
39
20.0%
+20.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
19
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
19
9.7%
+9.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
13
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
13
6.7%
+6.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+24
+12.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+16
+8.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+31
+15.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+14
+7.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+16
+8.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+9
+4.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+39
+20.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+19
+9.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+13
+6.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mount Jukes. 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 | 24 | 12.3% | 9.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.5% | +24 | +12.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 16 | 8.2% | 15.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.3% | +16 | +8.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 31 | 15.9% | 20.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 20.0% | +31 | +15.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 14 | 7.2% | 10.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.8% | +14 | +7.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 16 | 8.2% | 11.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% | +16 | +8.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 9 | 4.6% | 8.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% | +9 | +4.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 39 | 20.0% | 12.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.9% | +39 | +20.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 19 | 9.7% | 10.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.5% | +19 | +9.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 13 | 6.7% | 2.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +13 | +6.7pp |
| Total | 195 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 100.0% | +195 | +100.0pp |