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 Dalby, accounting for 17.5% (1,029 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (15.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 1,023 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Dalby - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Dalby in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dalby, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
681
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-18.7pp
681
11.6%
-18.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
798
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
798
13.6%
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,029
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
1,029
17.5%
+8.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
634
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
634
10.8%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
730
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
730
12.4%
+4.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
632
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
632
10.8%
+10.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
515
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
515
8.8%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
787
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
787
13.4%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
65
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
65
1.1%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+661
-18.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+786
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+1,023
+8.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+626
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+725
+4.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+632
+10.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+511
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+780
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+65
+1.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Dalby. 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 | 681 | 11.6% | 19.2% | 20 | 30.3% | 19.5% | +661 | -18.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 798 | 13.6% | 11.5% | 12 | 18.2% | 11.5% | +786 | -4.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,029 | 17.5% | 15.4% | 6 | 9.1% | 16.1% | +1,023 | +8.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 634 | 10.8% | 9.2% | 8 | 12.1% | 8.2% | +626 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 730 | 12.4% | 10.8% | 5 | 7.6% | 11.2% | +725 | +4.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 632 | 10.8% | 7.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.1% | +632 | +10.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 515 | 8.8% | 9.5% | 4 | 6.1% | 10.1% | +511 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 787 | 13.4% | 14.9% | 7 | 10.6% | 13.7% | +780 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 65 | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +65 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 5,871 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 66 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,805 | 0.0pp |