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Redland Bay

Occupation of employment

There were more female clerical and administrative workers in Redland Bay in 2021 than any other occupation.

Redland Bay'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 Redland Bay's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

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?'

Occupation of employment
Redland Bay - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Redland City %Number%Redland City %2016 to 2021
Managers44410.710.33469.69.1+98
Professionals86020.722.570419.620.6+156
Technicians and Trades Workers1754.24.51584.44.7+17
Community and Personal Service Workers73517.718.058116.216.9+154
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,10426.624.499427.726.5+110
Sales Workers45711.011.248313.512.9-26
Machinery Operators And Drivers421.01.3340.91.1+8
Labourers2626.36.42376.67.0+25
Not stated or inadequately described741.81.4521.41.2+22
Total employed persons aged 15+4,146100.0100.03,589100.0100.0+557
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Redland Bay in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,104 females or 26.6%)
  • Professionals (860 females or 20.7%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (735 females or 17.7%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,699 females in total or 65.1% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, Redland City employed 24.4% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 22.5% in Professionals; and 18.0% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Redland Bay and Redland City were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (26.6% compared to 24.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (20.7% compared to 22.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Redland Bay increased by 557 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2016 and 2021 in Redland Bay were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+156 females)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+154 females)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+110 females)
  • Managers (+98 females)

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