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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Tara (Qld), accounting for 16.2% (91 people). This share was lower than Western Downs (R) (19.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 73 people and 7.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Tara (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Tara (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tara (Qld), with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
91
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
91
16.2%
+6.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
68
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
68
12.1%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
66
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-10.1pp
66
11.7%
-10.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
73
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
73
13.0%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
50
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
50
8.9%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
37
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
37
6.6%
-6.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
68
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
68
12.1%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
91
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
91
16.2%
+7.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
6
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
6
1.1%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+71
+6.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+39
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+19
-10.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+52
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+27
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+8
-6.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+40
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+73
+7.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Tara (Qld). 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 | 91 | 16.2% | 19.2% | 20 | 9.3% | 19.5% | +71 | +6.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 68 | 12.1% | 11.5% | 29 | 13.4% | 11.5% | +39 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 66 | 11.7% | 15.4% | 47 | 21.8% | 16.1% | +19 | -10.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 73 | 13.0% | 9.2% | 21 | 9.7% | 8.2% | +52 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 50 | 8.9% | 10.8% | 23 | 10.6% | 11.2% | +27 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 37 | 6.6% | 7.7% | 29 | 13.4% | 8.1% | +8 | -6.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 68 | 12.1% | 9.5% | 28 | 13.0% | 10.1% | +40 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 91 | 16.2% | 14.9% | 18 | 8.3% | 13.7% | +73 | +7.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 6 | 1.1% | 1.7% | 3 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +3 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 562 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 216 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +346 | 0.0pp |