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 Trunding, accounting for 26.9% (157 people). This share was higher than Weipa (T) (24.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 22 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Trunding - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Trunding in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Weipa (T) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Trunding, with comparison markers for Weipa (T).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
30
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
30
5.1%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
86
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
86
14.8%
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
157
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
157
26.9%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
46
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
46
7.9%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
52
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
52
8.9%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
21
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
21
3.6%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
123
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
123
21.1%
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
40
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
40
6.9%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
27
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
27
4.6%
+2.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+3
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+22
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+17
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+2
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+1
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-11
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-17
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+4
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+16
+2.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Trunding. 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 | 30 | 5.1% | 7.8% | 27 | 5.0% | 7.0% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 86 | 14.8% | 15.4% | 64 | 11.8% | 13.9% | +22 | +3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 157 | 26.9% | 24.3% | 140 | 25.7% | 25.2% | +17 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 46 | 7.9% | 9.2% | 44 | 8.1% | 8.2% | +2 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 52 | 8.9% | 8.9% | 51 | 9.4% | 9.1% | +1 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 21 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 32 | 5.9% | 4.3% | -11 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 123 | 21.1% | 20.8% | 140 | 25.7% | 24.0% | -17 | -4.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 40 | 6.9% | 6.6% | 36 | 6.6% | 7.5% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 27 | 4.6% | 2.8% | 11 | 2.0% | 1.2% | +16 | +2.6pp |
| Total | 583 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 544 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +39 | 0.0pp |