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 Sladevale, accounting for 22% (44 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (15.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 17 people and 5.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Sladevale - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Sladevale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sladevale, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
44
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
44
22.0%
+5.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
33
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
33
16.5%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
31
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
31
15.5%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
24
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
24
12.0%
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
26
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
26
13.0%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
14
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
14
7.0%
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
15
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
15
7.5%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
16
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
16
8.0%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
6
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
6
3.0%
+3.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+17
+5.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+7
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+3
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+9
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+5
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-3
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+6
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-2
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+6
+3.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Sladevale. 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 | 44 | 22.0% | 15.5% | 27 | 16.4% | 15.9% | +17 | +5.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 33 | 16.5% | 12.9% | 26 | 15.8% | 12.3% | +7 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 31 | 15.5% | 12.3% | 28 | 17.0% | 13.2% | +3 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 24 | 12.0% | 12.3% | 15 | 9.1% | 10.6% | +9 | +2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 26 | 13.0% | 10.4% | 21 | 12.7% | 10.7% | +5 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 14 | 7.0% | 8.8% | 17 | 10.3% | 9.3% | -3 | -3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 15 | 7.5% | 8.7% | 9 | 5.5% | 8.4% | +6 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 16 | 8.0% | 17.0% | 18 | 10.9% | 17.8% | -2 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 6 | 3.0% | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +6 | +3.0pp |
| Total | 200 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 165 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +35 | 0.0pp |