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 Taigum, accounting for 20.2% (692 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (32%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 150 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Taigum - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Taigum in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Taigum, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
316
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
316
9.2%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
692
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
692
20.2%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
391
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
391
11.4%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
508
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
508
14.8%
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
536
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
536
15.6%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
270
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
270
7.9%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
288
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
288
8.4%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
368
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
368
10.7%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
72
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
72
2.1%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+33
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+134
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+28
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+150
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+4
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-25
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+63
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-6
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+25
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Taigum. 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 | 316 | 9.2% | 14.0% | 283 | 9.3% | 13.1% | +33 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 692 | 20.2% | 32.0% | 558 | 18.4% | 29.9% | +134 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 391 | 11.4% | 9.9% | 363 | 11.9% | 10.5% | +28 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 508 | 14.8% | 10.5% | 358 | 11.8% | 10.1% | +150 | +3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 536 | 15.6% | 13.1% | 532 | 17.5% | 14.6% | +4 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 270 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 295 | 9.7% | 8.8% | -25 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 288 | 8.4% | 4.3% | 225 | 7.4% | 4.1% | +63 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 368 | 10.7% | 6.9% | 374 | 12.3% | 7.3% | -6 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 72 | 2.1% | 1.6% | 47 | 1.5% | 1.6% | +25 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 3,431 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,040 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +391 | 0.0pp |