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 Winton (S), accounting for 30.6% (171 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (12.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which increased by 10 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Winton (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Winton (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Winton (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
171
% of total
30.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
171
30.6%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
41
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
41
7.3%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
68
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
68
12.2%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
42
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
42
7.5%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
54
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
54
9.7%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
38
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
38
6.8%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
47
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
47
8.4%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
84
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
84
15.0%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
14
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
14
2.5%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-1
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-4
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-5
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-8
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+7
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+10
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-1
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-2
0.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Winton (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 171 | 30.6% | 12.4% | 172 | 30.1% | 12.4% | -1 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 41 | 7.3% | 18.0% | 45 | 7.9% | 16.7% | -4 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 68 | 12.2% | 15.1% | 73 | 12.8% | 15.7% | -5 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 42 | 7.5% | 13.0% | 50 | 8.7% | 11.8% | -8 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 54 | 9.7% | 11.8% | 47 | 8.2% | 12.5% | +7 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 38 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 28 | 4.9% | 10.2% | +10 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 47 | 8.4% | 7.3% | 48 | 8.4% | 7.6% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 84 | 15.0% | 11.2% | 86 | 15.0% | 11.6% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 14 | 2.5% | 2.0% | 11 | 1.9% | 1.6% | +3 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 559 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 572 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |