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 Severnlea, accounting for 22.7% (37 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (15.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 13 people and 7.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Severnlea - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Severnlea in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Severnlea, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
37
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
37
22.7%
-6.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
22
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
22
13.5%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
24
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
24
14.7%
+7.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
19
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
19
11.7%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
20
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
20
12.3%
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
10
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
10
6.1%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
8
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
8
4.9%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
18
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
18
11.0%
-4.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
3
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
3
1.8%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-8
-6.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-1
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+13
+7.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+1
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+7
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-4
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-1
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-6
-4.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
0
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Severnlea. 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 | 37 | 22.7% | 15.5% | 45 | 28.7% | 15.9% | -8 | -6.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 22 | 13.5% | 12.9% | 23 | 14.6% | 12.3% | -1 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 24 | 14.7% | 12.3% | 11 | 7.0% | 13.2% | +13 | +7.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 19 | 11.7% | 12.3% | 18 | 11.5% | 10.6% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 20 | 12.3% | 10.4% | 13 | 8.3% | 10.7% | +7 | +4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 10 | 6.1% | 8.8% | 14 | 8.9% | 9.3% | -4 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 8 | 4.9% | 8.7% | 9 | 5.7% | 8.4% | -1 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 18 | 11.0% | 17.0% | 24 | 15.3% | 17.8% | -6 | -4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 3 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 3 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 163 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |