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 North Burnett (R), accounting for 24% (1,022 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (12.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 59 people and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
North Burnett (R) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for North Burnett (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Burnett (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,022
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,022
24.0%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
354
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
354
8.3%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
400
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
400
9.4%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
393
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
393
9.2%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
362
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
362
8.5%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
246
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
246
5.8%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
370
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
370
8.7%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
986
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
986
23.2%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
122
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
122
2.9%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-59
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-16
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-2
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+5
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-22
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-26
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-14
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+24
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+27
+0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for North Burnett (R). 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 | 1,022 | 24.0% | 12.4% | 1,081 | 24.9% | 12.4% | -59 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 354 | 8.3% | 18.0% | 370 | 8.5% | 16.7% | -16 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 400 | 9.4% | 15.1% | 402 | 9.3% | 15.7% | -2 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 393 | 9.2% | 13.0% | 388 | 9.0% | 11.8% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 362 | 8.5% | 11.8% | 384 | 8.9% | 12.5% | -22 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 246 | 5.8% | 9.1% | 272 | 6.3% | 10.2% | -26 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 370 | 8.7% | 7.3% | 384 | 8.9% | 7.6% | -14 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 986 | 23.2% | 11.2% | 962 | 22.2% | 11.6% | +24 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 122 | 2.9% | 2.0% | 95 | 2.2% | 1.6% | +27 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 4,250 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,334 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -84 | 0.0pp |