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 Robertson (Qld), accounting for 26.8% (544 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (32%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 44 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Robertson (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Robertson (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Robertson (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
231
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
231
11.4%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
544
% of total
26.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
544
26.8%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
194
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
194
9.5%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
220
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
220
10.8%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
215
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
215
10.6%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
205
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
205
10.1%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
151
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
151
7.4%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
216
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
216
10.6%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
54
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
54
2.7%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-5
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-20
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-3
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-2
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-11
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-17
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+44
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-4
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Robertson (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 | 231 | 11.4% | 14.0% | 236 | 11.5% | 13.1% | -5 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 544 | 26.8% | 32.0% | 564 | 27.5% | 29.9% | -20 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 194 | 9.5% | 9.9% | 197 | 9.6% | 10.5% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 220 | 10.8% | 10.5% | 222 | 10.8% | 10.1% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 215 | 10.6% | 13.1% | 226 | 11.0% | 14.6% | -11 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 205 | 10.1% | 7.7% | 222 | 10.8% | 8.8% | -17 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 151 | 7.4% | 4.3% | 107 | 5.2% | 4.1% | +44 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 216 | 10.6% | 6.9% | 220 | 10.7% | 7.3% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 54 | 2.7% | 1.6% | 52 | 2.5% | 1.6% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,032 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,050 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -18 | 0.0pp |