South Brisbane
Employment Distribution by Industry, 2011 Census (%)
| Industry | South Brisbane | Queensland |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 0.3 | 2.8 |
| Mining | 0.7 | 2.6 |
| Manufacturing | 13.3 | 8.6 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Construction | 7.1 | 9.1 |
| Wholesale Trade | 6.9 | 3.7 |
| Retail Trade | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5.8 | 7.1 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 6.2 | 5.3 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 2.4 | 2.7 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 6.5 | 6.7 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 4.4 | 6.9 |
| Education and Training | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 14.5 | 12.2 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Other Services | 4.6 | 4.0 |
Chart Source: ABS, 2011 Census of Population and Housing based on place of work.