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 Townview, accounting for 20.3% (198 people). This share was lower than Mount Isa (C) (20.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which increased by 33 people and 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Townview - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Townview in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Isa (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Townview, with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
62
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
62
6.4%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
145
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
145
14.9%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
198
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
198
20.3%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
110
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
110
11.3%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
116
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
116
11.9%
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
59
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
59
6.0%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
175
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
175
17.9%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
96
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
96
9.8%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
17
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
17
1.7%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+6
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+2
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-5
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+13
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+33
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-6
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-18
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+2
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Townview. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Isa (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mount Isa (C)% | Count | % | Mount Isa (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 62 | 6.4% | 7.8% | 56 | 5.9% | 7.8% | +6 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 145 | 14.9% | 17.1% | 143 | 15.0% | 15.8% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 198 | 20.3% | 20.8% | 203 | 21.3% | 22.2% | -5 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 110 | 11.3% | 10.1% | 97 | 10.2% | 9.7% | +13 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 116 | 11.9% | 10.9% | 83 | 8.7% | 10.5% | +33 | +3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 59 | 6.0% | 6.4% | 65 | 6.8% | 7.1% | -6 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 175 | 17.9% | 15.3% | 193 | 20.3% | 15.8% | -18 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 96 | 9.8% | 9.3% | 94 | 9.9% | 9.2% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 17 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 13 | 1.4% | 1.9% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 976 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 952 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |