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 Darra, accounting for 20.6% (391 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (32%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 74 people and 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Darra - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Darra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Darra, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
169
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
169
8.9%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
391
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
391
20.6%
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
320
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
320
16.9%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
219
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
219
11.6%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
210
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
210
11.1%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
129
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
129
6.8%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
180
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
180
9.5%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
240
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
240
12.7%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
39
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
39
2.1%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+32
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+74
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+20
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+3
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+21
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-37
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+6
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-25
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-10
-0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Darra. 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 | 169 | 8.9% | 14.0% | 137 | 7.6% | 13.1% | +32 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 391 | 20.6% | 32.0% | 317 | 17.5% | 29.9% | +74 | +3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 320 | 16.9% | 9.9% | 300 | 16.5% | 10.5% | +20 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 219 | 11.6% | 10.5% | 216 | 11.9% | 10.1% | +3 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 210 | 11.1% | 13.1% | 189 | 10.4% | 14.6% | +21 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 129 | 6.8% | 7.7% | 166 | 9.2% | 8.8% | -37 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 180 | 9.5% | 4.3% | 174 | 9.6% | 4.1% | +6 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 240 | 12.7% | 6.9% | 265 | 14.6% | 7.3% | -25 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 39 | 2.1% | 1.6% | 49 | 2.7% | 1.6% | -10 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 1,896 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,813 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +83 | 0.0pp |