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 Nanum, accounting for 27% (137 people). This share was higher than Weipa (T) (24.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 17 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Nanum - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Nanum in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Weipa (T) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nanum, with comparison markers for Weipa (T).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
42
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
42
8.3%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
73
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
73
14.4%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
137
% of total
27.0%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
137
27.0%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
36
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
36
7.1%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
45
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
45
8.9%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
28
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
28
5.5%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
109
% of total
21.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
109
21.5%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
35
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
35
6.9%
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
9
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
9
1.8%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-3
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+2
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+12
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-5
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+8
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+5
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-6
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-17
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Nanum. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Weipa (T).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Weipa (T)% | Count | % | Weipa (T)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 42 | 8.3% | 7.8% | 45 | 8.8% | 7.0% | -3 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 73 | 14.4% | 15.4% | 71 | 13.9% | 13.9% | +2 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 137 | 27.0% | 24.3% | 125 | 24.5% | 25.2% | +12 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 36 | 7.1% | 9.2% | 41 | 8.0% | 8.2% | -5 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 45 | 8.9% | 8.9% | 37 | 7.3% | 9.1% | +8 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 28 | 5.5% | 4.3% | 23 | 4.5% | 4.3% | +5 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 109 | 21.5% | 20.8% | 115 | 22.5% | 24.0% | -6 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 35 | 6.9% | 6.6% | 52 | 10.2% | 7.5% | -17 | -3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 9 | 1.8% | 2.8% | 7 | 1.4% | 1.2% | +2 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 508 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 510 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |