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 Winston, accounting for 21.4% (135 people). This share was higher than Mount Isa (C) (20.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 19 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Winston - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Winston in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Isa (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Winston, with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
40
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
40
6.3%
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
107
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
107
16.9%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
135
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
135
21.4%
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
75
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
75
11.9%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
59
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
59
9.3%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
50
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
50
7.9%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
100
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
100
15.8%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
54
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
54
8.5%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
11
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
11
1.7%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-16
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
0
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-15
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+13
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+11
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+12
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+19
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+7
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
0
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Winston. 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 | 40 | 6.3% | 7.8% | 56 | 9.4% | 7.8% | -16 | -3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 107 | 16.9% | 17.1% | 107 | 17.9% | 15.8% | 0 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 135 | 21.4% | 20.8% | 150 | 25.1% | 22.2% | -15 | -3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 75 | 11.9% | 10.1% | 62 | 10.4% | 9.7% | +13 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 59 | 9.3% | 10.9% | 48 | 8.0% | 10.5% | +11 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 50 | 7.9% | 6.4% | 38 | 6.4% | 7.1% | +12 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 100 | 15.8% | 15.3% | 81 | 13.6% | 15.8% | +19 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 54 | 8.5% | 9.3% | 47 | 7.9% | 9.2% | +7 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 11 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 11 | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 632 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 597 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +35 | 0.0pp |