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 West Mackay, accounting for 19.8% (612 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 88 people and 0.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
West Mackay - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for West Mackay in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Mackay, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
319
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
319
10.3%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
605
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
605
19.5%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
612
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
612
19.8%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
335
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
335
10.8%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
334
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
334
10.8%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
219
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
219
7.1%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
280
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
280
9.0%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
327
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
327
10.6%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
64
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
64
2.1%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+63
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+71
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+88
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+84
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-11
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-3
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-1
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+56
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+32
+0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for West 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 | 319 | 10.3% | 9.9% | 256 | 9.4% | 10.5% | +63 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 605 | 19.5% | 15.0% | 534 | 19.7% | 14.3% | +71 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 612 | 19.8% | 20.1% | 524 | 19.3% | 20.0% | +88 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 335 | 10.8% | 10.3% | 251 | 9.2% | 8.8% | +84 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 334 | 10.8% | 11.6% | 345 | 12.7% | 12.0% | -11 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 219 | 7.1% | 8.4% | 222 | 8.2% | 9.2% | -3 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 280 | 9.0% | 12.5% | 281 | 10.4% | 12.9% | -1 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 327 | 10.6% | 10.2% | 271 | 10.0% | 10.5% | +56 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 64 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 32 | 1.2% | 1.7% | +32 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 3,098 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,714 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +384 | 0.0pp |