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 Chinchilla, accounting for 19.4% (607 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (15.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 118 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Chinchilla - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Chinchilla in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chinchilla, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
340
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
340
10.9%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
420
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
420
13.4%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
607
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
607
19.4%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
269
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
269
8.6%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
357
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
357
11.4%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
231
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
231
7.4%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
348
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
348
11.1%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
493
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
493
15.8%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
56
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
56
1.8%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+51
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+80
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+53
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+37
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+40
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-11
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+30
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+118
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Chinchilla. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Western Downs (R)% | Count | % | Western Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 340 | 10.9% | 19.2% | 289 | 10.6% | 19.5% | +51 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 420 | 13.4% | 11.5% | 340 | 12.5% | 11.5% | +80 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 607 | 19.4% | 15.4% | 554 | 20.4% | 16.1% | +53 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 269 | 8.6% | 9.2% | 232 | 8.5% | 8.2% | +37 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 357 | 11.4% | 10.8% | 317 | 11.7% | 11.2% | +40 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 231 | 7.4% | 7.7% | 242 | 8.9% | 8.1% | -11 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 348 | 11.1% | 9.5% | 318 | 11.7% | 10.1% | +30 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 493 | 15.8% | 14.9% | 375 | 13.8% | 13.7% | +118 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 56 | 1.8% | 1.7% | 59 | 2.2% | 1.6% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 3,127 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,720 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +407 | 0.0pp |