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 Bellbowrie, accounting for 32.3% (913 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (32%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 91 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Bellbowrie - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Bellbowrie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bellbowrie, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
398
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
398
14.1%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
913
% of total
32.3%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
913
32.3%
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
308
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
308
10.9%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
322
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
322
11.4%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
380
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
380
13.4%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
240
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
240
8.5%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
81
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
81
2.9%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
168
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
168
5.9%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
24
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
24
0.8%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+6
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+91
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+5
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-1
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-39
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-22
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+4
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+11
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-34
-1.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Bellbowrie. 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 | 398 | 14.1% | 14.0% | 392 | 14.0% | 13.1% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 913 | 32.3% | 32.0% | 822 | 29.3% | 29.9% | +91 | +3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 308 | 10.9% | 9.9% | 303 | 10.8% | 10.5% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 322 | 11.4% | 10.5% | 323 | 11.5% | 10.1% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 380 | 13.4% | 13.1% | 419 | 14.9% | 14.6% | -39 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 240 | 8.5% | 7.7% | 262 | 9.3% | 8.8% | -22 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 81 | 2.9% | 4.3% | 77 | 2.7% | 4.1% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 168 | 5.9% | 6.9% | 157 | 5.6% | 7.3% | +11 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 24 | 0.8% | 1.6% | 58 | 2.1% | 1.6% | -34 | -1.3pp |
| Total | 2,831 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,809 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22 | 0.0pp |