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 Ellinthorp, accounting for 31.3% (5 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (15.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 5 people and 31.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Ellinthorp - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Ellinthorp in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Ellinthorp, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).

Ellinthorp
Southern Downs (R)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

5

% of total

31.3%

Change from 2016

+31.3pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

3

% of total

18.8%

Change from 2016

-35.0pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

5

% of total

31.3%

Change from 2016

+31.3pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

4

% of total

25.0%

Change from 2016

+25.0pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Ellinthorp. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).

Occupation of employment for Ellinthorp. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
Occupation of employment for Ellinthorp. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Southern Downs (R)%Count%Southern Downs (R)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers531.3%15.5%00.0%15.9%+5+31.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals00.0%12.9%00.0%12.3%00.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers318.8%12.3%753.8%13.2%-4-35.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers531.3%12.3%00.0%10.6%+5+31.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers00.0%10.4%00.0%10.7%00.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers00.0%8.8%00.0%9.3%00.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers00.0%8.7%00.0%8.4%00.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers425.0%17.0%00.0%17.8%+4+25.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated00.0%2.0%00.0%1.7%00.0pp
Total16100.0%100.0%13100.0%100.0%+30.0pp