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 Balmoral (Qld), accounting for 35.2% (850 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (32%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 121 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Balmoral (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Balmoral (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Balmoral (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
493
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
493
20.4%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
850
% of total
35.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
850
35.2%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
192
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
192
8.0%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
215
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
215
8.9%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
302
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
302
12.5%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
175
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
175
7.2%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
47
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
47
1.9%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
106
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
106
4.4%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
39
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
39
1.6%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+94
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+121
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+15
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+51
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-7
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-12
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
0
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+22
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Balmoral (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 | 493 | 20.4% | 14.0% | 399 | 18.7% | 13.1% | +94 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 850 | 35.2% | 32.0% | 729 | 34.2% | 29.9% | +121 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 192 | 8.0% | 9.9% | 177 | 8.3% | 10.5% | +15 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 215 | 8.9% | 10.5% | 164 | 7.7% | 10.1% | +51 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 302 | 12.5% | 13.1% | 309 | 14.5% | 14.6% | -7 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 175 | 7.2% | 7.7% | 187 | 8.8% | 8.8% | -12 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 47 | 1.9% | 4.3% | 47 | 2.2% | 4.1% | 0 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 106 | 4.4% | 6.9% | 84 | 4.0% | 7.3% | +22 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 39 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 35 | 1.6% | 1.6% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 2,414 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,130 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +284 | 0.0pp |