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 Bowen Hills, accounting for 32.3% (1,098 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (32%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 517 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Bowen Hills - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Bowen Hills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bowen Hills, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
382
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
382
11.2%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,098
% of total
32.3%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
1,098
32.3%
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
319
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
319
9.4%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
407
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
407
12.0%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
463
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
463
13.6%
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
270
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
270
7.9%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
118
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
118
3.5%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
291
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
291
8.6%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
57
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
57
1.7%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+121
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+517
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+128
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+199
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+132
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+77
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+69
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+160
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+19
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Bowen Hills. 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 | 382 | 11.2% | 14.0% | 261 | 13.2% | 13.1% | +121 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,098 | 32.3% | 32.0% | 581 | 29.4% | 29.9% | +517 | +2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 319 | 9.4% | 9.9% | 191 | 9.7% | 10.5% | +128 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 407 | 12.0% | 10.5% | 208 | 10.5% | 10.1% | +199 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 463 | 13.6% | 13.1% | 331 | 16.7% | 14.6% | +132 | -3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 270 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 193 | 9.8% | 8.8% | +77 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 118 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 49 | 2.5% | 4.1% | +69 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 291 | 8.6% | 6.9% | 131 | 6.6% | 7.3% | +160 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 57 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 38 | 1.9% | 1.6% | +19 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 3,402 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,977 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,425 | 0.0pp |