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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Weipa (T), accounting for 24.3% (551 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (15.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 49 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Weipa (T) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Weipa (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Weipa (T), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
177
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
177
7.8%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
349
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
349
15.4%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
551
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
551
24.3%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
209
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
209
9.2%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
202
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
202
8.9%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
97
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
97
4.3%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
473
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
473
20.8%
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
151
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
151
6.6%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
64
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
64
2.8%
+1.6pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+27
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+49
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+9
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+33
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+7
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-44
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-11
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+39
+1.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Weipa (T). 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 | 177 | 7.8% | 12.4% | 150 | 7.0% | 12.4% | +27 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 349 | 15.4% | 18.0% | 300 | 13.9% | 16.7% | +49 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 551 | 24.3% | 15.1% | 542 | 25.2% | 15.7% | +9 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 209 | 9.2% | 13.0% | 176 | 8.2% | 11.8% | +33 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 202 | 8.9% | 11.8% | 195 | 9.1% | 12.5% | +7 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 97 | 4.3% | 9.1% | 93 | 4.3% | 10.2% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 473 | 20.8% | 7.3% | 517 | 24.0% | 7.6% | -44 | -3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 151 | 6.6% | 11.2% | 162 | 7.5% | 11.6% | -11 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 64 | 2.8% | 2.0% | 25 | 1.2% | 1.6% | +39 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 2,271 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,152 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +119 | 0.0pp |