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 Kenmore Hills, accounting for 40.6% (444 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (32%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 28 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kenmore Hills - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kenmore Hills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kenmore Hills, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
227
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
227
20.7%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
444
% of total
40.6%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
444
40.6%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
58
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
58
5.3%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
80
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
80
7.3%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
122
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
122
11.2%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
86
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
86
7.9%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
17
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
17
1.6%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
46
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
46
4.2%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
10
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
10
0.9%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+13
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+28
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
0
0.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-13
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-22
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-4
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+2
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-8
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-4
-0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kenmore Hills. 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 | 227 | 20.7% | 14.0% | 214 | 19.5% | 13.1% | +13 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 444 | 40.6% | 32.0% | 416 | 38.0% | 29.9% | +28 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 58 | 5.3% | 9.9% | 58 | 5.3% | 10.5% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 80 | 7.3% | 10.5% | 93 | 8.5% | 10.1% | -13 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 122 | 11.2% | 13.1% | 144 | 13.2% | 14.6% | -22 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 86 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 90 | 8.2% | 8.8% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 17 | 1.6% | 4.3% | 15 | 1.4% | 4.1% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 46 | 4.2% | 6.9% | 54 | 4.9% | 7.3% | -8 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 10 | 0.9% | 1.6% | 14 | 1.3% | 1.6% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 1,094 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,095 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |