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 Rosenthal Heights, accounting for 15.3% (188 people). This share was lower than Southern Downs (R) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 49 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Rosenthal Heights - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Rosenthal Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rosenthal Heights, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
150
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
150
12.2%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
163
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
163
13.2%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
175
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
175
14.2%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
155
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
155
12.6%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
154
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
154
12.5%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
132
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
132
10.7%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
95
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
95
7.7%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
188
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
188
15.3%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
20
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
20
1.6%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+39
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+14
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+30
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+7
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+34
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+15
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-7
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+49
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Rosenthal Heights. 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 | 150 | 12.2% | 15.5% | 111 | 10.6% | 15.9% | +39 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 163 | 13.2% | 12.9% | 149 | 14.2% | 12.3% | +14 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 175 | 14.2% | 12.3% | 145 | 13.8% | 13.2% | +30 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 155 | 12.6% | 12.3% | 148 | 14.1% | 10.6% | +7 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 154 | 12.5% | 10.4% | 120 | 11.4% | 10.7% | +34 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 132 | 10.7% | 8.8% | 117 | 11.1% | 9.3% | +15 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 95 | 7.7% | 8.7% | 102 | 9.7% | 8.4% | -7 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 188 | 15.3% | 17.0% | 139 | 13.2% | 17.8% | +49 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 20 | 1.6% | 2.0% | 23 | 2.2% | 1.7% | -3 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 1,232 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,051 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +181 | 0.0pp |