idc-logo
svg rectangle color
Redland City CouncilCommunity profile

Cleveland

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in Cleveland in 2021 than any other occupation.

Cleveland'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 Cleveland'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
Cleveland - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Redland City %Number%Redland City %2016 to 2021
Managers1,05515.113.21,02315.512.4+32
Professionals1,36819.618.41,25119.017.2+117
Technicians and Trades Workers98814.215.688413.415.9+104
Community and Personal Service Workers81311.711.771310.810.9+100
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,09915.815.11,01115.316.0+88
Sales Workers6589.49.069310.510.1-35
Machinery Operators And Drivers3394.96.23174.86.3+22
Labourers5407.79.16049.29.8-64
Not stated or inadequately described1121.61.6911.41.5+21
Total employed persons aged 15+6,973100.0100.06,587100.0100.0+386
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 resident population in Cleveland in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,368 people or 19.6%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,099 people or 15.8%)
  • Managers (1,055 people or 15.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,522 people in total or 50.5% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Redland City employed 18.4% in Professionals; 15.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 13.2% in Managers.

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

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (15.1% compared to 13.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (14.2% compared to 15.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (4.9% compared to 6.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (7.7% compared to 9.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Cleveland increased by 386 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+117 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+104 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+100 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+88 persons)

DISCLAIMER: While all due care has been taken to ensure that the content of this website is accurate and current, there may be errors or omissions in it and no legal responsibility is accepted for the information and opinions in this website.

Please view our Privacy Policy, Terms of use and Legal notices.

ABS Data and the copyright in the ABS Data remains the property of the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The copyright in the way .id has modified, transformed or reconfigured the ABS Data as published on this website remains the property of .id. ABS Data can be accessed from the Australian Bureau of Statistics at www.abs.gov.au. ABS data can be used under license - terms published on ABS website. intermediary.management@abs.gov.au if you have any queries or wish to distribute any ABS data.