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 Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld), accounting for 39.5% (1,449 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (32%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 183 people and 0.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
584
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
584
15.9%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,449
% of total
39.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,449
39.5%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
275
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
275
7.5%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
364
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
364
9.9%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
442
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
442
12.0%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
257
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
257
7.0%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
77
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
77
2.1%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
165
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
165
4.5%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
53
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
53
1.4%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+90
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+183
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+25
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+64
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+40
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-14
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+27
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+30
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+7
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld). 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 | 584 | 15.9% | 14.0% | 494 | 15.4% | 13.1% | +90 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,449 | 39.5% | 32.0% | 1,266 | 39.4% | 29.9% | +183 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 275 | 7.5% | 9.9% | 250 | 7.8% | 10.5% | +25 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 364 | 9.9% | 10.5% | 300 | 9.3% | 10.1% | +64 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 442 | 12.0% | 13.1% | 402 | 12.5% | 14.6% | +40 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 257 | 7.0% | 7.7% | 271 | 8.4% | 8.8% | -14 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 77 | 2.1% | 4.3% | 50 | 1.6% | 4.1% | +27 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 165 | 4.5% | 6.9% | 135 | 4.2% | 7.3% | +30 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 53 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 46 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 3,671 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,213 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +458 | 0.0pp |