While one job outnumbers all others across Brisbane, data shows that people of certain occupations have carved out distinct territories across the city.
Birds of a feather flock together, they say. But what about accountants and solicitors? And truck drivers?using the latest census data has shed light on the most common job in each Brisbane suburb.
However, if you are queuing for coffee in Teneriffe and New Farm chances are you will be flanked by solicitors, as that is the most common profession in the two neighbouring inner-city, riverside suburbs. Charlotte Jardim is among those part-time sales assistants. She works at a Forever New clothing store while studying a dual law and arts degree.The 20-year-old University of Queensland student who lives in St Lucia has previously worked in hospitality, but prefers retail as the hours are more friendly.
There is a cluster of nine suburbs stretching south from Woodridge through Kingston, Crestmead and Park Ridge where you are most likely to find someone working as a storeperson . A similar cluster exists around Redbank and Goodna.Rawnsley said it was no great surprise to see those clusters of workers.“Thirty years ago, on a street in Paddington, you could have a solicitor, a teacher and a blue-collar worker living side by side.
“We’re not seeing that people see a whole bunch of people that perhaps work in their industry located in an area so they locate there. It is far more about ‘well, can I afford this area, given the amenities that I prioritise?’” Allen said.
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