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 Glen Aplin, accounting for 16.6% (36 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (15.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 16 people and 6.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Glen Aplin - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Glen Aplin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glen Aplin, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
36
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
36
16.6%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
25
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
25
11.5%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
27
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
27
12.4%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
33
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
33
15.2%
+6.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
30
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
30
13.8%
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
13
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
13
6.0%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
20
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
20
9.2%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
30
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
30
13.8%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
8
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
8
3.7%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+1
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
0
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
0
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+16
+6.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+9
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-3
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-2
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-3
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
+1.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Glen Aplin. 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 | 36 | 16.6% | 15.5% | 35 | 17.8% | 15.9% | +1 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 25 | 11.5% | 12.9% | 25 | 12.7% | 12.3% | 0 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 27 | 12.4% | 12.3% | 27 | 13.7% | 13.2% | 0 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 33 | 15.2% | 12.3% | 17 | 8.6% | 10.6% | +16 | +6.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 30 | 13.8% | 10.4% | 21 | 10.7% | 10.7% | +9 | +3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 13 | 6.0% | 8.8% | 16 | 8.1% | 9.3% | -3 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 20 | 9.2% | 8.7% | 22 | 11.2% | 8.4% | -2 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 30 | 13.8% | 17.0% | 33 | 16.8% | 17.8% | -3 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 8 | 3.7% | 2.0% | 4 | 2.0% | 1.7% | +4 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 217 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 197 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |