Rural West
Occupation of employment
There were more managers in Rural West in 2016 than any other occupation.
Rural West's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating Rural West's socio-economic status and skill base.
Derived from the two Census questions:
'In the main job held last week, what was the person's occupation?' and 'What are the main tasks that the person himself/herself usually performs in that occupation?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
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| Rural West - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Rockhampton % | Number | % | Rockhampton % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 292 | 19.4 | 9.0 | 281 | 16.8 | 8.7 | +11 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 154 | 10.2 | 16.1 | 149 | 8.9 | 15.6 | +4 | 15002 |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 291 | 19.3 | 16.5 | 283 | 16.9 | 17.2 | +7 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 110 | 7.3 | 12.4 | 124 | 7.4 | 10.5 | -15 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 172 | 11.4 | 13.1 | 245 | 14.6 | 14.2 | -73 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 98 | 6.5 | 9.9 | 112 | 6.7 | 9.6 | -15 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 180 | 11.9 | 9.0 | 226 | 13.5 | 9.6 | -46 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 185 | 12.3 | 12.6 | 201 | 12.0 | 12.9 | -17 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 27 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 53 | 3.2 | 1.8 | -27 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,509 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,678 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -170 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Rural West in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Managers (292 people or 19.4%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (291 people or 19.3%)
- Labourers (185 people or 12.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 768 people in total or 50.9% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Rockhampton employed 9.0% in Managers; 16.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 12.6% in Labourers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Rural West and Rockhampton were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (19.4% compared to 9.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (10.2% compared to 16.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (7.3% compared to 12.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (6.5% compared to 9.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Rural West decreased by 169 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest change in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Rural West was for those employed as:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-73 persons)