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 Hendra, accounting for 32.9% (882 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (32%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 190 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Hendra - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Hendra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hendra, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
596
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
596
22.2%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
882
% of total
32.9%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
882
32.9%
+5.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
191
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
191
7.1%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
204
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
204
7.6%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
351
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
351
13.1%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
243
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
243
9.1%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
56
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
56
2.1%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
112
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
112
4.2%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
38
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
38
1.4%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+72
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+190
+5.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-24
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-14
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-5
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+14
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-16
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-27
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-4
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Hendra. 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 | 596 | 22.2% | 14.0% | 524 | 21.1% | 13.1% | +72 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 882 | 32.9% | 32.0% | 692 | 27.9% | 29.9% | +190 | +5.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 191 | 7.1% | 9.9% | 215 | 8.7% | 10.5% | -24 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 204 | 7.6% | 10.5% | 218 | 8.8% | 10.1% | -14 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 351 | 13.1% | 13.1% | 356 | 14.4% | 14.6% | -5 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 243 | 9.1% | 7.7% | 229 | 9.2% | 8.8% | +14 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 56 | 2.1% | 4.3% | 72 | 2.9% | 4.1% | -16 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 112 | 4.2% | 6.9% | 139 | 5.6% | 7.3% | -27 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 38 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 42 | 1.7% | 1.6% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 2,683 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,480 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +203 | 0.0pp |