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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Somerset (R), accounting for 16.7% (1,712 people). This share was higher than Greater Brisbane (8.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 261 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Somerset (R) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Somerset (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Brisbane and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Somerset (R), with comparison markers for Greater Brisbane.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,374
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,374
13.4%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,132
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,132
11.0%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,590
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,590
15.5%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,297
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
1,297
12.7%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,147
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,147
11.2%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
782
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
782
7.6%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
952
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
952
9.3%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,712
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,712
16.7%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
260
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
260
2.5%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+87
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+110
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+208
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+261
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+119
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+42
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-8
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+62
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+102
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Somerset (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 | 1,374 | 13.4% | 12.6% | 1,287 | 13.9% | 11.8% | +87 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,132 | 11.0% | 24.7% | 1,022 | 11.0% | 22.9% | +110 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,590 | 15.5% | 12.3% | 1,382 | 14.9% | 12.9% | +208 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,297 | 12.7% | 11.6% | 1,036 | 11.2% | 10.9% | +261 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,147 | 11.2% | 13.5% | 1,028 | 11.1% | 14.8% | +119 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 782 | 7.6% | 8.2% | 740 | 8.0% | 9.3% | +42 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 952 | 9.3% | 6.3% | 960 | 10.4% | 6.3% | -8 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,712 | 16.7% | 8.9% | 1,650 | 17.8% | 9.4% | +62 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 260 | 2.5% | 1.8% | 158 | 1.7% | 1.6% | +102 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 10,248 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,270 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +978 | 0.0pp |