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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Albion (Brisbane - Qld), accounting for 33.5% (748 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (32%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 295 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Albion (Brisbane - Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Albion (Brisbane - Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Albion (Brisbane - Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
314
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
314
14.1%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
748
% of total
33.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
748
33.5%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
225
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
225
10.1%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
227
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
227
10.2%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
322
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
322
14.4%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
184
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
184
8.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
53
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
53
2.4%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
119
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
119
5.3%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
38
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
38
1.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+146
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+295
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+86
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+78
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+111
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+67
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+18
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+28
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+10
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Albion (Brisbane - Qld). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 314 | 14.1% | 14.0% | 168 | 12.0% | 13.1% | +146 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 748 | 33.5% | 32.0% | 453 | 32.5% | 29.9% | +295 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 225 | 10.1% | 9.9% | 139 | 10.0% | 10.5% | +86 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 227 | 10.2% | 10.5% | 149 | 10.7% | 10.1% | +78 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 322 | 14.4% | 13.1% | 211 | 15.1% | 14.6% | +111 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 184 | 8.3% | 7.7% | 117 | 8.4% | 8.8% | +67 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 53 | 2.4% | 4.3% | 35 | 2.5% | 4.1% | +18 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 119 | 5.3% | 6.9% | 91 | 6.5% | 7.3% | +28 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 38 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 28 | 2.0% | 1.6% | +10 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 2,230 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,393 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +837 | 0.0pp |