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 Ormiston, accounting for 24.9% (768 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (18.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 763 people and 14.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Ormiston - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Ormiston in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ormiston, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
537
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
537
17.4%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
768
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
+14.5pp
768
24.9%
+14.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
306
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
306
9.9%
-4.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
337
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
337
10.9%
+4.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
473
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
473
15.3%
-7.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
280
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
280
9.1%
+9.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
114
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
114
3.7%
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
236
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-17.4pp
236
7.6%
-17.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
45
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
45
1.5%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+530
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+763
+14.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+299
-4.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+334
+4.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+462
-7.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+280
+9.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+114
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+224
-17.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+45
+1.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Ormiston. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Redland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 537 | 17.4% | 13.2% | 7 | 14.6% | 12.4% | +530 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 768 | 24.9% | 18.4% | 5 | 10.4% | 17.2% | +763 | +14.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 306 | 9.9% | 15.6% | 7 | 14.6% | 15.9% | +299 | -4.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 337 | 10.9% | 11.7% | 3 | 6.3% | 10.9% | +334 | +4.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 473 | 15.3% | 15.1% | 11 | 22.9% | 16.0% | +462 | -7.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 280 | 9.1% | 9.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.0% | +280 | +9.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 114 | 3.7% | 6.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.3% | +114 | +3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 236 | 7.6% | 9.1% | 12 | 25.0% | 9.8% | +224 | -17.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 45 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | +45 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 3,088 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,040 | 0.0pp |