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 Torres (S), accounting for 22.7% (345 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (18%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 45 people and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Torres (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Torres (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Torres (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
179
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
179
11.8%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
345
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
345
22.7%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
178
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
178
11.7%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
244
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
244
16.1%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
233
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
233
15.3%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
86
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
86
5.7%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
55
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
55
3.6%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
167
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
167
11.0%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
43
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
43
2.8%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+18
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+45
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+7
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+16
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+17
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+19
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+18
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+10
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-2
-0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Torres (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 179 | 11.8% | 12.4% | 161 | 11.7% | 12.4% | +18 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 345 | 22.7% | 18.0% | 300 | 21.8% | 16.7% | +45 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 178 | 11.7% | 15.1% | 171 | 12.4% | 15.7% | +7 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 244 | 16.1% | 13.0% | 228 | 16.5% | 11.8% | +16 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 233 | 15.3% | 11.8% | 216 | 15.7% | 12.5% | +17 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 86 | 5.7% | 9.1% | 67 | 4.9% | 10.2% | +19 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 55 | 3.6% | 7.3% | 37 | 2.7% | 7.6% | +18 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 167 | 11.0% | 11.2% | 157 | 11.4% | 11.6% | +10 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 43 | 2.8% | 2.0% | 45 | 3.3% | 1.6% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 1,520 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,379 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +141 | 0.0pp |