Western Downs

Employment by Occupation by Gender, 2011 Census
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Managers | 3,666 | 1,971 |
| Professionals | 1,158 | 1,918 |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 3,373 | 496 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 442 | 1,492 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 452 | 2,484 |
| Sales Workers | 582 | 1,143 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 2,474 | 198 |
| Labourers | 2,030 | 1,309 |
Chart Source: ABS, 2011 Census of Population and Housing based on place of work.