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 Brookfield (Qld), accounting for 40.2% (698 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (32%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 87 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Brookfield (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Brookfield (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brookfield (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
408
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
408
23.5%
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
698
% of total
40.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
698
40.2%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
109
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
109
6.3%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
124
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
124
7.1%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
199
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
199
11.5%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
115
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
115
6.6%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
24
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
24
1.4%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
57
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
57
3.3%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
15
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
15
0.9%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+87
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+36
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-2
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+2
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-17
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-31
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+8
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+3
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Brookfield (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 | 408 | 23.5% | 14.0% | 321 | 19.2% | 13.1% | +87 | +4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 698 | 40.2% | 32.0% | 662 | 39.6% | 29.9% | +36 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 109 | 6.3% | 9.9% | 111 | 6.6% | 10.5% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 124 | 7.1% | 10.5% | 122 | 7.3% | 10.1% | +2 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 199 | 11.5% | 13.1% | 216 | 12.9% | 14.6% | -17 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 115 | 6.6% | 7.7% | 146 | 8.7% | 8.8% | -31 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 24 | 1.4% | 4.3% | 16 | 1.0% | 4.1% | +8 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 57 | 3.3% | 6.9% | 54 | 3.2% | 7.3% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 15 | 0.9% | 1.6% | 18 | 1.1% | 1.6% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,737 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,672 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +65 | 0.0pp |