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 Allora, accounting for 16.6% (77 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (12.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 19 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Allora - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Allora in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Allora, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
73
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
73
15.7%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
64
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
64
13.8%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
77
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
77
16.6%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
64
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
64
13.8%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
44
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
44
9.5%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
28
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
28
6.0%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
36
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
36
7.8%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
51
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
51
11.0%
-4.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
20
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
20
4.3%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-11
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+9
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-8
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+7
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
0
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-11
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
0
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-19
-4.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+9
+1.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Allora. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 73 | 15.7% | 15.5% | 84 | 17.9% | 15.9% | -11 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 64 | 13.8% | 12.9% | 55 | 11.8% | 12.3% | +9 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 77 | 16.6% | 12.3% | 85 | 18.2% | 13.2% | -8 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 64 | 13.8% | 12.3% | 57 | 12.2% | 10.6% | +7 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 44 | 9.5% | 10.4% | 44 | 9.4% | 10.7% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 28 | 6.0% | 8.8% | 39 | 8.3% | 9.3% | -11 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 36 | 7.8% | 8.7% | 36 | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 51 | 11.0% | 17.0% | 70 | 15.0% | 17.8% | -19 | -4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 20 | 4.3% | 2.0% | 11 | 2.4% | 1.7% | +9 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 464 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 468 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4 | 0.0pp |