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 Carindale, accounting for 33.5% (2,803 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (32%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 391 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Carindale - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Carindale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carindale, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,396
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
1,396
16.7%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,803
% of total
33.5%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
2,803
33.5%
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
685
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
685
8.2%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
721
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
721
8.6%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,178
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
1,178
14.1%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
750
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
750
9.0%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
263
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
263
3.1%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
453
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
453
5.4%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
138
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
138
1.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+122
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+391
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-8
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+12
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-106
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-138
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+18
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+24
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+21
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Carindale. 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 | 1,396 | 16.7% | 14.0% | 1,274 | 15.9% | 13.1% | +122 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,803 | 33.5% | 32.0% | 2,412 | 30.0% | 29.9% | +391 | +3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 685 | 8.2% | 9.9% | 693 | 8.6% | 10.5% | -8 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 721 | 8.6% | 10.5% | 709 | 8.8% | 10.1% | +12 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,178 | 14.1% | 13.1% | 1,284 | 16.0% | 14.6% | -106 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 750 | 9.0% | 7.7% | 888 | 11.0% | 8.8% | -138 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 263 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 245 | 3.0% | 4.1% | +18 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 453 | 5.4% | 6.9% | 429 | 5.3% | 7.3% | +24 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 138 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 117 | 1.5% | 1.6% | +21 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 8,379 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,037 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +342 | 0.0pp |