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Redland Bay

Occupation of employment

There were more technicians and trades 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 persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Redland City %Number%Redland City %2016 to 2021
Managers1,13813.413.298613.312.4+152
Professionals1,35816.018.41,14715.417.2+211
Technicians and Trades Workers1,44617.015.61,21316.315.9+233
Community and Personal Service Workers96311.311.776310.310.9+200
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,32515.615.11,20116.116.0+124
Sales Workers7468.89.075710.210.1-11
Machinery Operators And Drivers5586.66.24886.66.3+70
Labourers8039.49.176210.29.8+41
Not stated or inadequately described1722.01.61201.61.5+52
Total employed persons aged 15+8,513100.0100.07,437100.0100.0+1,076
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 Redland Bay in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,446 people or 17.0%)
  • Professionals (1,358 people or 16.0%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,325 people or 15.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,129 people in total or 48.5% of the employed resident population.

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

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

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (17.0% compared to 15.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (16.0% compared to 18.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Redland Bay increased by 1,076 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+233 persons)
  • Professionals (+211 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+200 persons)
  • Managers (+152 persons)

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