Employment
Occupation of employment
About this topic
Occupation of employment classifies employed residents by the kind of work they do in their main job. It describes the roles, skills, and tasks people perform rather than the industry they work in.
This topic is useful for understanding the skill profile and socio-economic characteristics of the resident workforce. It is best interpreted with qualifications, individual income, and industry sector of employment.
Interpretation notes
- Occupation classifies the kind of work done in a person's main job, not the employer's industry.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over, so it should be read with employment status when assessing labour market conditions.
Key insight
In 2021, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Banana (S), accounting for 19.5% (1,377 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (12.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 98 people and 1.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Banana (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Banana (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Banana (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,377
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,377
19.5%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
747
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
747
10.6%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,096
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,096
15.5%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
536
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
536
7.6%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
658
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
658
9.3%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
436
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
436
6.2%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
1,031
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,031
14.6%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,009
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,009
14.3%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
162
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
162
2.3%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-78
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+36
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-54
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+51
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-30
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-36
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+15
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-98
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+61
+0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Banana (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 1,377 | 19.5% | 12.4% | 1,455 | 20.3% | 12.4% | -78 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 747 | 10.6% | 18.0% | 711 | 9.9% | 16.7% | +36 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,096 | 15.5% | 15.1% | 1,150 | 16.0% | 15.7% | -54 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 536 | 7.6% | 13.0% | 485 | 6.8% | 11.8% | +51 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 658 | 9.3% | 11.8% | 688 | 9.6% | 12.5% | -30 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 436 | 6.2% | 9.1% | 472 | 6.6% | 10.2% | -36 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 1,031 | 14.6% | 7.3% | 1,016 | 14.1% | 7.6% | +15 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,009 | 14.3% | 11.2% | 1,107 | 15.4% | 11.6% | -98 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 162 | 2.3% | 2.0% | 101 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +61 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 7,053 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,185 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -132 | 0.0pp |