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 Virginia (Qld), accounting for 29.3% (395 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (32%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 97 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Virginia (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Virginia (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Virginia (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
236
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
236
17.5%
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
395
% of total
29.3%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
395
29.3%
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
174
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
174
12.9%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
112
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
112
8.3%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
179
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
179
13.3%
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
86
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
86
6.4%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
53
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
53
3.9%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
88
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
88
6.5%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
28
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
28
2.1%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+80
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+97
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+7
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-9
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-27
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-2
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-4
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+3
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+16
+1.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Virginia (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 | 236 | 17.5% | 14.0% | 156 | 13.0% | 13.1% | +80 | +4.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 395 | 29.3% | 32.0% | 298 | 24.8% | 29.9% | +97 | +4.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 174 | 12.9% | 9.9% | 167 | 13.9% | 10.5% | +7 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 112 | 8.3% | 10.5% | 121 | 10.1% | 10.1% | -9 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 179 | 13.3% | 13.1% | 206 | 17.2% | 14.6% | -27 | -3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 86 | 6.4% | 7.7% | 88 | 7.3% | 8.8% | -2 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 53 | 3.9% | 4.3% | 57 | 4.7% | 4.1% | -4 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 88 | 6.5% | 6.9% | 85 | 7.1% | 7.3% | +3 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 28 | 2.1% | 1.6% | 12 | 1.0% | 1.6% | +16 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 1,350 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +149 | 0.0pp |