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Thornlands

Occupation of employment

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

Thornlands'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 Thornlands'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
Thornlands - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Redland City %Number%Redland City %2016 to 2021
Managers1,40613.713.21,07314.312.4+333
Professionals1,95419.118.41,36518.217.2+589
Technicians and Trades Workers1,56015.215.61,17915.715.9+381
Community and Personal Service Workers1,22011.911.778610.510.9+434
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,57215.415.11,27216.916.0+300
Sales Workers9599.49.07439.910.1+216
Machinery Operators And Drivers5565.46.23775.06.3+179
Labourers8388.29.16368.59.8+202
Not stated or inadequately described1711.71.6881.21.5+83
Total employed persons aged 15+10,233100.0100.07,519100.0100.0+2,714
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

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

  • Professionals (1,954 people or 19.1%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,572 people or 15.4%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,560 people or 15.2%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,086 people in total or 49.7% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Redland City employed 18.4% in Professionals; 15.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

There were no major differences between Thornlands and Redland City in 2021.

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Thornlands increased by 2,714 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+589 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+434 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+381 persons)
  • Managers (+333 persons)

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