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 Moreton Bay (R), accounting for 17.9% (39,202 people). This share was lower than Greater Brisbane (24.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 8,044 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Moreton Bay (R) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Moreton Bay (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Brisbane and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moreton Bay (R), with comparison markers for Greater Brisbane.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
25,034
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
25,034
11.4%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
39,202
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
39,202
17.9%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
32,335
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
32,335
14.7%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
29,224
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
29,224
13.3%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
30,987
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
30,987
14.1%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
19,947
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
19,947
9.1%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
15,630
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
15,630
7.1%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
22,976
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
22,976
10.5%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
4,001
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
4,001
1.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+4,529
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+8,044
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+3,057
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+6,194
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+2,040
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+538
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+2,031
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+2,541
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+870
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Moreton Bay (R). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Brisbane.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Brisbane% | Count | % | Greater Brisbane% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 25,034 | 11.4% | 12.6% | 20,505 | 10.8% | 11.8% | +4,529 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 39,202 | 17.9% | 24.7% | 31,158 | 16.4% | 22.9% | +8,044 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 32,335 | 14.7% | 12.3% | 29,278 | 15.5% | 12.9% | +3,057 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 29,224 | 13.3% | 11.6% | 23,030 | 12.2% | 10.9% | +6,194 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 30,987 | 14.1% | 13.5% | 28,947 | 15.3% | 14.8% | +2,040 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 19,947 | 9.1% | 8.2% | 19,409 | 10.2% | 9.3% | +538 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 15,630 | 7.1% | 6.3% | 13,599 | 7.2% | 6.3% | +2,031 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 22,976 | 10.5% | 8.9% | 20,435 | 10.8% | 9.4% | +2,541 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 4,001 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3,131 | 1.7% | 1.6% | +870 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 219,332 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 189,495 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29,837 | 0.0pp |