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 Herston, accounting for 39.2% (501 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (32%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 86 people and 0.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Herston - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Herston in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Herston, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
152
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
152
11.9%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
501
% of total
39.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
501
39.2%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
81
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
81
6.3%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
153
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
153
12.0%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
139
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
139
10.9%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
98
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
98
7.7%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
36
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
36
2.8%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
92
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
92
7.2%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
25
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
25
2.0%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+32
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+86
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-2
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+32
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+15
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-8
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+15
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+33
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+13
+0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Herston. 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 | 152 | 11.9% | 14.0% | 120 | 11.3% | 13.1% | +32 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 501 | 39.2% | 32.0% | 415 | 39.0% | 29.9% | +86 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 81 | 6.3% | 9.9% | 83 | 7.8% | 10.5% | -2 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 153 | 12.0% | 10.5% | 121 | 11.4% | 10.1% | +32 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 139 | 10.9% | 13.1% | 124 | 11.7% | 14.6% | +15 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 98 | 7.7% | 7.7% | 106 | 10.0% | 8.8% | -8 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 36 | 2.8% | 4.3% | 21 | 2.0% | 4.1% | +15 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 92 | 7.2% | 6.9% | 59 | 5.5% | 7.3% | +33 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 25 | 2.0% | 1.6% | 12 | 1.1% | 1.6% | +13 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 1,279 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,064 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +215 | 0.0pp |