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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Northern Peninsula Area (R), accounting for 20% (167 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (13%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 35 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Northern Peninsula Area (R) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Northern Peninsula Area (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Northern Peninsula Area (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
79
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
79
9.4%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
147
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
147
17.6%
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
95
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
95
11.4%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
167
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
167
20.0%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
110
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
110
13.1%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
51
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
51
6.1%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
52
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
52
6.2%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
94
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
94
11.2%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
43
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
43
5.1%
+2.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-10
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+35
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-1
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+6
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+9
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-6
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-5
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-15
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+25
+2.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Northern Peninsula Area (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 | 79 | 9.4% | 12.4% | 89 | 11.1% | 12.4% | -10 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 147 | 17.6% | 18.0% | 112 | 13.9% | 16.7% | +35 | +3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 95 | 11.4% | 15.1% | 96 | 11.9% | 15.7% | -1 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 167 | 20.0% | 13.0% | 161 | 20.0% | 11.8% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 110 | 13.1% | 11.8% | 101 | 12.6% | 12.5% | +9 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 51 | 6.1% | 9.1% | 57 | 7.1% | 10.2% | -6 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 52 | 6.2% | 7.3% | 57 | 7.1% | 7.6% | -5 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 94 | 11.2% | 11.2% | 109 | 13.6% | 11.6% | -15 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 43 | 5.1% | 2.0% | 18 | 2.2% | 1.6% | +25 | +2.9pp |
| Total | 837 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 804 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +33 | 0.0pp |