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 Stanthorpe, accounting for 18.7% (373 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 36 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Stanthorpe - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Stanthorpe in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Stanthorpe, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
243
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
243
12.2%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
282
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
282
14.1%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
240
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
240
12.0%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
267
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
267
13.4%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
233
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
233
11.7%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
191
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
191
9.6%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
137
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
137
6.9%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
373
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
373
18.7%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
34
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
34
1.7%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-13
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+36
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-17
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+13
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+18
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-6
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+5
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+5
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+9
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Stanthorpe. 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 | 243 | 12.2% | 15.5% | 256 | 13.1% | 15.9% | -13 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 282 | 14.1% | 12.9% | 246 | 12.6% | 12.3% | +36 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 240 | 12.0% | 12.3% | 257 | 13.2% | 13.2% | -17 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 267 | 13.4% | 12.3% | 254 | 13.0% | 10.6% | +13 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 233 | 11.7% | 10.4% | 215 | 11.0% | 10.7% | +18 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 191 | 9.6% | 8.8% | 197 | 10.1% | 9.3% | -6 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 137 | 6.9% | 8.7% | 132 | 6.8% | 8.4% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 373 | 18.7% | 17.0% | 368 | 18.9% | 17.8% | +5 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 34 | 1.7% | 2.0% | 25 | 1.3% | 1.7% | +9 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 1,995 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,948 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +47 | 0.0pp |