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 South Mackay, accounting for 20.5% (687 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 81 people and 1.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
South Mackay - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for South Mackay in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Mackay, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
240
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
240
7.2%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
444
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
444
13.3%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
687
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
687
20.5%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
403
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
403
12.1%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
371
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
371
11.1%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
302
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
302
9.0%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
401
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
401
12.0%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
431
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
431
12.9%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
61
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
61
1.8%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+36
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+81
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+51
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+68
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+13
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+22
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+10
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+4
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for South 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 | 240 | 7.2% | 9.9% | 204 | 6.7% | 10.5% | +36 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 444 | 13.3% | 15.0% | 363 | 11.9% | 14.3% | +81 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 687 | 20.5% | 20.1% | 636 | 20.8% | 20.0% | +51 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 403 | 12.1% | 10.3% | 335 | 11.0% | 8.8% | +68 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 371 | 11.1% | 11.6% | 358 | 11.7% | 12.0% | +13 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 302 | 9.0% | 8.4% | 280 | 9.2% | 9.2% | +22 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 401 | 12.0% | 12.5% | 391 | 12.8% | 12.9% | +10 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 431 | 12.9% | 10.2% | 427 | 14.0% | 10.5% | +4 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 61 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 57 | 1.9% | 1.7% | +4 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 3,344 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,059 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +285 | 0.0pp |