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 The Summit, accounting for 21.1% (34 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 36 people and 29.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
The Summit - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for The Summit in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Summit, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
27
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-29.9pp
27
16.8%
-29.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
12
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
12
7.5%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
23
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
23
14.3%
+14.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
20
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
20
12.4%
+9.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
17
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
17
10.6%
+6.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
21
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
21
13.0%
+7.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
11
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
11
6.8%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
34
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
34
21.1%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
4
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
4
2.5%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-36
-29.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+2
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+23
+14.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+16
+9.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+11
+6.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+13
+7.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-2
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+7
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for The Summit. 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 | 27 | 16.8% | 15.5% | 63 | 46.7% | 15.9% | -36 | -29.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 12 | 7.5% | 12.9% | 10 | 7.4% | 12.3% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 23 | 14.3% | 12.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.2% | +23 | +14.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 20 | 12.4% | 12.3% | 4 | 3.0% | 10.6% | +16 | +9.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 17 | 10.6% | 10.4% | 6 | 4.4% | 10.7% | +11 | +6.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 21 | 13.0% | 8.8% | 8 | 5.9% | 9.3% | +13 | +7.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 11 | 6.8% | 8.7% | 13 | 9.6% | 8.4% | -2 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 34 | 21.1% | 17.0% | 27 | 20.0% | 17.8% | +7 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 4 | 2.5% | 2.0% | 3 | 2.2% | 1.7% | +1 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 161 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 135 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +26 | 0.0pp |