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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Oxley Island, accounting for 20.4% (28 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (16.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 1,274 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Oxley Island - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Oxley Island in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Oxley Island, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
26
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
26
19.0%
+7.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
28
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
28
20.4%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
21
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
21
15.3%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
10
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
10
7.3%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
10
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-11.5pp
10
7.3%
-11.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
10
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
10
7.3%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
6
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
6
4.4%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
22
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
22
16.1%
+7.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
0
0.0%
-1.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-653
+7.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-1,274
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-803
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-520
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-1,133
-11.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-547
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-436
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-479
+7.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-115
-1.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Oxley Island. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 26 | 19.0% | 12.3% | 679 | 11.2% | 12.2% | -653 | +7.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 28 | 20.4% | 16.6% | 1,302 | 21.4% | 16.1% | -1,274 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 21 | 15.3% | 14.5% | 824 | 13.5% | 14.6% | -803 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 10 | 7.3% | 15.0% | 530 | 8.7% | 12.7% | -520 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 10 | 7.3% | 10.6% | 1,143 | 18.8% | 11.1% | -1,133 | -11.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 10 | 7.3% | 10.1% | 557 | 9.1% | 11.7% | -547 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 6 | 4.4% | 6.2% | 442 | 7.3% | 6.6% | -436 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 22 | 16.1% | 12.6% | 501 | 8.2% | 13.3% | -479 | +7.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% | 115 | 1.9% | 1.7% | -115 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,089 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5,952 | 0.0pp |