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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in McKinlay (S), accounting for 27.8% (128 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (12.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 30 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
McKinlay (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for McKinlay (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for McKinlay (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
128
% of total
27.8%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
128
27.8%
-4.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
24
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
24
5.2%
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
62
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
62
13.4%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
19
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
19
4.1%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
44
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
44
9.5%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
17
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
17
3.7%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
46
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
46
10.0%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
108
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
108
23.4%
+5.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
16
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
16
3.5%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-30
-4.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-19
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+9
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-6
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+5
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
0
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-9
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+21
+5.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
+1.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for McKinlay (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 128 | 27.8% | 12.4% | 158 | 32.2% | 12.4% | -30 | -4.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 24 | 5.2% | 18.0% | 43 | 8.8% | 16.7% | -19 | -3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 62 | 13.4% | 15.1% | 53 | 10.8% | 15.7% | +9 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 19 | 4.1% | 13.0% | 25 | 5.1% | 11.8% | -6 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 44 | 9.5% | 11.8% | 39 | 8.0% | 12.5% | +5 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 17 | 3.7% | 9.1% | 17 | 3.5% | 10.2% | 0 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 46 | 10.0% | 7.3% | 55 | 11.2% | 7.6% | -9 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 108 | 23.4% | 11.2% | 87 | 17.8% | 11.6% | +21 | +5.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 16 | 3.5% | 2.0% | 12 | 2.4% | 1.6% | +4 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 461 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 490 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |