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 West End (Brisbane - Qld), accounting for 43.4% (3,863 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (32%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,670 people and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
West End (Brisbane - Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for West End (Brisbane - Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West End (Brisbane - Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,351
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
1,351
15.2%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
3,863
% of total
43.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
3,863
43.4%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
550
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
550
6.2%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
862
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
862
9.7%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,008
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,008
11.3%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
541
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
541
6.1%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
197
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
197
2.2%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
383
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
383
4.3%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
120
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
120
1.3%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+618
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,670
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+170
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+400
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+403
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+184
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+85
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+121
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+53
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for West End (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 | 1,351 | 15.2% | 14.0% | 733 | 14.2% | 13.1% | +618 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 3,863 | 43.4% | 32.0% | 2,193 | 42.5% | 29.9% | +1,670 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 550 | 6.2% | 9.9% | 380 | 7.4% | 10.5% | +170 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 862 | 9.7% | 10.5% | 462 | 9.0% | 10.1% | +400 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,008 | 11.3% | 13.1% | 605 | 11.7% | 14.6% | +403 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 541 | 6.1% | 7.7% | 357 | 6.9% | 8.8% | +184 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 197 | 2.2% | 4.3% | 112 | 2.2% | 4.1% | +85 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 383 | 4.3% | 6.9% | 262 | 5.1% | 7.3% | +121 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 120 | 1.3% | 1.6% | 67 | 1.3% | 1.6% | +53 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 8,894 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,158 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,736 | 0.0pp |