Southern QLD
Employment Distribution by Occupation, 2011 Census (%)
| Occupation | Southern QLD | Australia |
| Managers | 15.8 | 13.2 |
| Professionals | 15.7 | 21.9 |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 13.9 | 14.3 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 10.5 | 9.8 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 13.7 | 15.1 |
| Sales Workers | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 7.6 | 6.6 |
| Labourers | 13.3 | 9.5 |
Chart Source: ABS, 2011 Census of Population and Housing based on place of work.