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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Russell Island, accounting for 16.6% (144 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (11.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 137 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Russell Island - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Russell Island in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Russell Island, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
75
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-29.4pp
75
8.7%
-29.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
100
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
100
11.5%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
133
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
133
15.3%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
144
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
144
16.6%
+10.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
78
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
78
9.0%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
94
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
94
10.8%
+7.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
85
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
85
9.8%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
130
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
130
15.0%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
25
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
25
2.9%
+2.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+32
-29.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+90
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+117
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+137
+10.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+67
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+90
+7.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+72
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+116
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+25
+2.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Russell Island. 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 | 75 | 8.7% | 13.2% | 43 | 38.1% | 12.4% | +32 | -29.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 100 | 11.5% | 18.4% | 10 | 8.8% | 17.2% | +90 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 133 | 15.3% | 15.6% | 16 | 14.2% | 15.9% | +117 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 144 | 16.6% | 11.7% | 7 | 6.2% | 10.9% | +137 | +10.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 78 | 9.0% | 15.1% | 11 | 9.7% | 16.0% | +67 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 94 | 10.8% | 9.0% | 4 | 3.5% | 10.0% | +90 | +7.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 85 | 9.8% | 6.2% | 13 | 11.5% | 6.3% | +72 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 130 | 15.0% | 9.1% | 14 | 12.4% | 9.8% | +116 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 25 | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | +25 | +2.9pp |
| Total | 867 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 113 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +754 | 0.0pp |