West Brisbane Water and Peninsula
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in West Brisbane Water and Peninsula in 2021 than any other occupation.
West Brisbane Water and Peninsula's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating West Brisbane Water and Peninsula's socio-economic status and skill base.
Derived from the two Census questions:
'In the main job held last week, what was the person's occupation?' and 'What are the main tasks that the person himself/herself usually performs in that occupation?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Brisbane Water and Peninsula - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Regional NSW % | Number | % | Regional NSW % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 2,756 | 12.7 | 13.4 | 1,831 | 10.4 | 14.5 | +925 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 4,617 | 21.2 | 19.2 | 2,835 | 16.1 | 16.3 | +1,781 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 3,121 | 14.3 | 14.5 | 2,841 | 16.1 | 15.4 | +279 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 2,685 | 12.3 | 13.2 | 1,928 | 10.9 | 9.6 | +757 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 3,016 | 13.9 | 11.7 | 3,020 | 17.1 | 12.9 | -5 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,971 | 9.1 | 8.5 | 1,914 | 10.9 | 10.0 | +57 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 1,202 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 1,078 | 6.1 | 7.3 | +124 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 1,995 | 9.2 | 10.9 | 1,887 | 10.7 | 12.3 | +107 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 398 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 286 | 1.6 | 1.6 | +111 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 21,763 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 17,625 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +4,138 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in West Brisbane Water and Peninsula in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (4,617 people or 21.2%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (3,121 people or 14.3%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (3,016 people or 13.9%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 10,754 people in total or 49.4% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Regional NSW employed 19.2% in Professionals; 14.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 11.7% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of West Brisbane Water and Peninsula and Regional NSW were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (13.9% compared to 11.7%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (21.2% compared to 19.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (9.2% compared to 10.9%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (5.5% compared to 6.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in West Brisbane Water and Peninsula increased by 4,138 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in West Brisbane Water and Peninsula were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+1,781 persons)
- Managers (+925 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+757 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+279 persons)