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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Victoria Point (Qld), accounting for 16.5% (1,109 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (15.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 142 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Victoria Point (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Victoria Point (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Victoria Point (Qld), with comparison markers for Redland (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
791
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
791
11.7%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,092
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
1,092
16.2%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,109
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
1,109
16.5%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
859
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
859
12.7%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,057
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,057
15.7%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
622
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
622
9.2%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
424
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
424
6.3%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
683
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
683
10.1%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
91
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
91
1.4%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+44
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+142
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-28
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-6
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+21
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-55
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+15
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-10
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-15
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Victoria Point (Qld). 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 | 791 | 11.7% | 13.2% | 747 | 11.3% | 12.4% | +44 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,092 | 16.2% | 18.4% | 950 | 14.4% | 17.2% | +142 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,109 | 16.5% | 15.6% | 1,137 | 17.2% | 15.9% | -28 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 859 | 12.7% | 11.7% | 865 | 13.1% | 10.9% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,057 | 15.7% | 15.1% | 1,036 | 15.7% | 16.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 622 | 9.2% | 9.0% | 677 | 10.2% | 10.0% | -55 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 424 | 6.3% | 6.2% | 409 | 6.2% | 6.3% | +15 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 683 | 10.1% | 9.1% | 693 | 10.5% | 9.8% | -10 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 91 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 106 | 1.6% | 1.5% | -15 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 6,739 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,614 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +125 | 0.0pp |