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 Wellington Point, accounting for 21.9% (1,462 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (18.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 159 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Wellington Point - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Wellington Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wellington Point, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,015
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
1,015
15.2%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,462
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
1,462
21.9%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
880
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
880
13.2%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
785
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
785
11.7%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,006
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
1,006
15.0%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
627
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
627
9.4%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
336
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
336
5.0%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
483
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
483
7.2%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
82
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
82
1.2%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+107
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+159
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-26
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+131
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-65
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-53
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+26
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-26
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+15
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Wellington Point. 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 | 1,015 | 15.2% | 13.2% | 908 | 14.2% | 12.4% | +107 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,462 | 21.9% | 18.4% | 1,303 | 20.4% | 17.2% | +159 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 880 | 13.2% | 15.6% | 906 | 14.2% | 15.9% | -26 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 785 | 11.7% | 11.7% | 654 | 10.2% | 10.9% | +131 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,006 | 15.0% | 15.1% | 1,071 | 16.7% | 16.0% | -65 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 627 | 9.4% | 9.0% | 680 | 10.6% | 10.0% | -53 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 336 | 5.0% | 6.2% | 310 | 4.8% | 6.3% | +26 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 483 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 509 | 8.0% | 9.8% | -26 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 82 | 1.2% | 1.6% | 67 | 1.0% | 1.5% | +15 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 6,690 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,399 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +291 | 0.0pp |