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 Wishart (Qld), accounting for 30.2% (1,630 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (32%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 235 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Wishart (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Wishart (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wishart (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
633
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
633
11.7%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,630
% of total
30.2%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
1,630
30.2%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
540
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
540
10.0%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
599
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
599
11.1%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
787
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
787
14.6%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
473
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
473
8.8%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
237
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
237
4.4%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
404
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
404
7.5%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
96
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
96
1.8%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+21
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+235
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-54
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+90
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-24
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+9
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+32
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+16
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+34
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Wishart (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 | 633 | 11.7% | 14.0% | 612 | 12.1% | 13.1% | +21 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,630 | 30.2% | 32.0% | 1,395 | 27.7% | 29.9% | +235 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 540 | 10.0% | 9.9% | 594 | 11.8% | 10.5% | -54 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 599 | 11.1% | 10.5% | 509 | 10.1% | 10.1% | +90 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 787 | 14.6% | 13.1% | 811 | 16.1% | 14.6% | -24 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 473 | 8.8% | 7.7% | 464 | 9.2% | 8.8% | +9 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 237 | 4.4% | 4.3% | 205 | 4.1% | 4.1% | +32 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 404 | 7.5% | 6.9% | 388 | 7.7% | 7.3% | +16 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 96 | 1.8% | 1.6% | 62 | 1.2% | 1.6% | +34 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 5,393 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,045 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +348 | 0.0pp |