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 Murweh (S), accounting for 19.1% (357 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (12.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 82 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Murweh (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Murweh (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Murweh (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
357
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
357
19.1%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
272
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
272
14.6%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
211
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
211
11.3%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
231
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
231
12.4%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
201
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
201
10.8%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
108
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
108
5.8%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
100
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
100
5.4%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
324
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
324
17.3%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
57
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
57
3.0%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-45
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-8
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-30
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+13
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
0
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-35
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-23
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-82
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+24
+1.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Murweh (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 | 357 | 19.1% | 12.4% | 402 | 19.6% | 12.4% | -45 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 272 | 14.6% | 18.0% | 280 | 13.7% | 16.7% | -8 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 211 | 11.3% | 15.1% | 241 | 11.8% | 15.7% | -30 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 231 | 12.4% | 13.0% | 218 | 10.7% | 11.8% | +13 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 201 | 10.8% | 11.8% | 201 | 9.8% | 12.5% | 0 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 108 | 5.8% | 9.1% | 143 | 7.0% | 10.2% | -35 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 100 | 5.4% | 7.3% | 123 | 6.0% | 7.6% | -23 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 324 | 17.3% | 11.2% | 406 | 19.8% | 11.6% | -82 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 57 | 3.0% | 2.0% | 33 | 1.6% | 1.6% | +24 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 1,869 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,046 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -177 | 0.0pp |