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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Malanda, accounting for 17.6% (136 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (15.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 18 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Malanda - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Malanda in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Malanda, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
81
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
81
10.5%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
136
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
136
17.6%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
104
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
104
13.5%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
99
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
99
12.8%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
87
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
87
11.3%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
78
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
78
10.1%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
66
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
66
8.5%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
110
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
110
14.2%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
11
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
11
1.4%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+1
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+18
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-11
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-7
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+7
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-1
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+5
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-2
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Malanda. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 81 | 10.5% | 15.3% | 80 | 10.5% | 15.7% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 136 | 17.6% | 15.4% | 118 | 15.4% | 15.4% | +18 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 104 | 13.5% | 13.7% | 115 | 15.0% | 13.7% | -11 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 99 | 12.8% | 13.0% | 106 | 13.9% | 11.9% | -7 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 87 | 11.3% | 10.4% | 80 | 10.5% | 11.2% | +7 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 78 | 10.1% | 8.3% | 79 | 10.3% | 9.3% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 66 | 8.5% | 7.2% | 61 | 8.0% | 7.5% | +5 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 110 | 14.2% | 14.4% | 112 | 14.6% | 13.7% | -2 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 11 | 1.4% | 2.3% | 12 | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 772 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 765 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |