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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Applethorpe, accounting for 28.7% (73 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 38 people and 12.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Applethorpe - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Applethorpe in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Applethorpe, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
52
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
52
20.5%
-4.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
31
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
31
12.2%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
25
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
25
9.8%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
23
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
23
9.1%
-6.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
15
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
15
5.9%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
10
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
10
3.9%
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
14
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
14
5.5%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
73
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
73
28.7%
+12.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
5
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
5
2.0%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
0
-4.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+10
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
0
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-11
-6.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+2
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-6
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+1
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+38
+12.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Applethorpe. 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 | 52 | 20.5% | 15.5% | 52 | 24.5% | 15.9% | 0 | -4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 31 | 12.2% | 12.9% | 21 | 9.9% | 12.3% | +10 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 25 | 9.8% | 12.3% | 25 | 11.8% | 13.2% | 0 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 23 | 9.1% | 12.3% | 34 | 16.0% | 10.6% | -11 | -6.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 15 | 5.9% | 10.4% | 13 | 6.1% | 10.7% | +2 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 10 | 3.9% | 8.8% | 16 | 7.5% | 9.3% | -6 | -3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 14 | 5.5% | 8.7% | 13 | 6.1% | 8.4% | +1 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 73 | 28.7% | 17.0% | 35 | 16.5% | 17.8% | +38 | +12.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 5 | 2.0% | 2.0% | 3 | 1.4% | 1.7% | +2 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 254 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 212 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +42 | 0.0pp |