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 Ooralea, accounting for 21.6% (426 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 102 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Ooralea - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Ooralea in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ooralea, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
167
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
167
8.5%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
379
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
379
19.2%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
426
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
426
21.6%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
163
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
163
8.3%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
256
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
256
13.0%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
170
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
170
8.6%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
235
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
235
11.9%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
156
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
156
7.9%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
25
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
25
1.3%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+27
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+102
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+25
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+32
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+28
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-3
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+32
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-19
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-14
-0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Ooralea. 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 | 167 | 8.5% | 9.9% | 140 | 8.0% | 10.5% | +27 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 379 | 19.2% | 15.0% | 277 | 15.8% | 14.3% | +102 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 426 | 21.6% | 20.1% | 401 | 22.8% | 20.0% | +25 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 163 | 8.3% | 10.3% | 131 | 7.5% | 8.8% | +32 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 256 | 13.0% | 11.6% | 228 | 13.0% | 12.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 170 | 8.6% | 8.4% | 173 | 9.9% | 9.2% | -3 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 235 | 11.9% | 12.5% | 203 | 11.6% | 12.9% | +32 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 156 | 7.9% | 10.2% | 175 | 10.0% | 10.5% | -19 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 25 | 1.3% | 2.1% | 39 | 2.2% | 1.7% | -14 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 1,970 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,756 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +214 | 0.0pp |