Employment
Industry sector of employment
About this topic
Industry sector of employment shows the industry in which employed residents work, based on the main business activity of their employer. It describes the sectors residents are connected to through work, whether they work locally or commute elsewhere.
This topic helps explain the economic profile and skill base of a resident workforce. It is best read together with occupations, employment status, and travel to work, because it reflects resident employment rather than the number of jobs located in the area.
Interpretation notes
- Industry describes the main business activity of the employer in a person's main job, not the occupation they perform.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over and reflects resident workers, not the number of jobs located in the area.
Key insight
In 2021, Health Care And Social Assistance was the most common industry of employment among employed residents in Babinda (Qld), accounting for 17.2% (80 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (18.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Education And Training, which increased by 23 people and 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Babinda (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Babinda (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Babinda (Qld), with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
36
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
36
7.7%
-4.0pp
Mining
2021 count
13
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
13
2.8%
0.0pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
32
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
32
6.9%
-1.8pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
4
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
4
0.9%
+0.3pp
Construction
2021 count
35
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
35
7.5%
+0.7pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
11
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
11
2.4%
-0.1pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
29
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
29
6.2%
-2.5pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
32
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
32
6.9%
+2.5pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
18
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
18
3.9%
+2.4pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
3
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
3
0.6%
0.0pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
6
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
6
1.3%
+1.3pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
0
0.0%
-0.6pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
18
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
18
3.9%
+2.0pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
12
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
12
2.6%
+1.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
34
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
34
7.3%
-2.4pp
Education And Training
2021 count
67
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
67
14.4%
+5.1pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
80
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
80
17.2%
+1.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
4
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
4
0.9%
+0.9pp
Other Services
2021 count
12
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
12
2.6%
-2.3pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
19
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
19
4.1%
-1.8pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
-19
-4.0pp
Mining
0
0.0pp
Manufacturing
-9
-1.8pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+1
+0.3pp
Construction
+3
+0.7pp
Wholesale Trade
-1
-0.1pp
Retail Trade
-12
-2.5pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+11
+2.5pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+11
+2.4pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
0
0.0pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+6
+1.3pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
-3
-0.6pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+9
+2.0pp
Administrative And Support Services
+5
+1.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
-12
-2.4pp
Education And Training
+23
+5.1pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+6
+1.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+4
+0.9pp
Other Services
-11
-2.3pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
-9
-1.8pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Babinda (Qld). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cairns (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 36 | 7.7% | 1.6% | 55 | 11.7% | 1.6% | -19 | -4.0pp |
| Mining | 13 | 2.8% | 1.7% | 13 | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 6.9% | 3.6% | 41 | 8.7% | 3.7% | -9 | -1.8pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 4 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 3 | 0.6% | 0.9% | +1 | +0.3pp |
| Construction | 35 | 7.5% | 8.7% | 32 | 6.8% | 8.1% | +3 | +0.7pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 11 | 2.4% | 2.1% | 12 | 2.5% | 2.4% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Retail Trade | 29 | 6.2% | 9.7% | 41 | 8.7% | 10.6% | -12 | -2.5pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 32 | 6.9% | 9.9% | 21 | 4.4% | 10.0% | +11 | +2.5pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 18 | 3.9% | 5.6% | 7 | 1.5% | 6.3% | +11 | +2.4pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 6 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | +6 | +1.3pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | 3 | 0.6% | 2.0% | -3 | -0.6pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 18 | 3.9% | 4.7% | 9 | 1.9% | 4.7% | +9 | +2.0pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 12 | 2.6% | 3.6% | 7 | 1.5% | 4.3% | +5 | +1.1pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 34 | 7.3% | 7.3% | 46 | 9.7% | 8.0% | -12 | -2.4pp |
| Education And Training | 67 | 14.4% | 8.9% | 44 | 9.3% | 9.0% | +23 | +5.1pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 80 | 17.2% | 18.1% | 74 | 15.7% | 14.4% | +6 | +1.5pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 4 | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% | +4 | +0.9pp |
| Other Services | 12 | 2.6% | 4.5% | 23 | 4.9% | 4.2% | -11 | -2.3pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 19 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 28 | 5.9% | 3.9% | -9 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 466 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 472 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |