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 Richmond (S), accounting for 29% (119 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (12.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which decreased by 9 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Richmond (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Richmond (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Richmond (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
119
% of total
29.0%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
119
29.0%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
35
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
35
8.5%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
39
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
39
9.5%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
25
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
25
6.1%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
31
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
31
7.6%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
17
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
17
4.1%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
46
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
46
11.2%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
86
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
86
21.0%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
15
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
15
3.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+3
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-7
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-6
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-1
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-9
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-4
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+7
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-2
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Richmond (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 | 119 | 29.0% | 12.4% | 116 | 26.7% | 12.4% | +3 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 35 | 8.5% | 18.0% | 42 | 9.7% | 16.7% | -7 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 39 | 9.5% | 15.1% | 45 | 10.4% | 15.7% | -6 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 25 | 6.1% | 13.0% | 26 | 6.0% | 11.8% | -1 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 31 | 7.6% | 11.8% | 40 | 9.2% | 12.5% | -9 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 17 | 4.1% | 9.1% | 21 | 4.8% | 10.2% | -4 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 46 | 11.2% | 7.3% | 39 | 9.0% | 7.6% | +7 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 86 | 21.0% | 11.2% | 88 | 20.3% | 11.6% | -2 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 15 | 3.7% | 2.0% | 16 | 3.7% | 1.6% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 410 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 434 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -24 | 0.0pp |