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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Babinda (Qld), accounting for 15.7% (73 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (14.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 15 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Babinda (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Babinda (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Babinda (Qld), with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
48
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
48
10.3%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
68
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
68
14.6%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
65
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
65
13.9%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
73
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
73
15.7%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
54
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
54
11.6%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
37
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
37
7.9%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
44
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
44
9.4%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
71
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
71
15.2%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
10
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
10
2.1%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-11
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+15
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-11
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+12
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+9
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+6
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-7
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-8
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Babinda (Qld). Occupation 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 | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 48 | 10.3% | 11.1% | 59 | 12.5% | 10.9% | -11 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 68 | 14.6% | 20.4% | 53 | 11.2% | 19.2% | +15 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 65 | 13.9% | 15.0% | 76 | 16.1% | 15.0% | -11 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 73 | 15.7% | 14.9% | 61 | 12.9% | 13.7% | +12 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 54 | 11.6% | 12.0% | 45 | 9.5% | 13.2% | +9 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 37 | 7.9% | 9.4% | 31 | 6.6% | 10.7% | +6 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 44 | 9.4% | 5.6% | 51 | 10.8% | 5.6% | -7 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 71 | 15.2% | 9.9% | 79 | 16.7% | 9.9% | -8 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 10 | 2.1% | 1.7% | 13 | 2.8% | 1.7% | -3 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 466 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 472 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |