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 Fig Tree Pocket, accounting for 41.6% (927 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (32%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 161 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Fig Tree Pocket - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Fig Tree Pocket in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fig Tree Pocket, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
480
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
480
21.6%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
927
% of total
41.6%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
927
41.6%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
110
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
110
4.9%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
162
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
162
7.3%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
245
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
245
11.0%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
161
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
161
7.2%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
29
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
29
1.3%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
74
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
74
3.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
42
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
42
1.9%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+99
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+161
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-2
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+17
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+5
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-1
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+8
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+21
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Fig Tree Pocket. 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 | 480 | 21.6% | 14.0% | 381 | 19.8% | 13.1% | +99 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 927 | 41.6% | 32.0% | 766 | 39.9% | 29.9% | +161 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 110 | 4.9% | 9.9% | 112 | 5.8% | 10.5% | -2 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 162 | 7.3% | 10.5% | 145 | 7.5% | 10.1% | +17 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 245 | 11.0% | 13.1% | 240 | 12.5% | 14.6% | +5 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 161 | 7.2% | 7.7% | 157 | 8.2% | 8.8% | +4 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 29 | 1.3% | 4.3% | 30 | 1.6% | 4.1% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 74 | 3.3% | 6.9% | 66 | 3.4% | 7.3% | +8 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 42 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 21 | 1.1% | 1.6% | +21 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 2,226 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,921 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +305 | 0.0pp |