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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Clifton Beach (Qld), accounting for 23% (352 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (20.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 25 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Clifton Beach (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Clifton Beach (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clifton Beach (Qld), with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
218
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
218
14.2%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
352
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
352
23.0%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
197
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
197
12.9%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
220
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
220
14.4%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
181
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
181
11.8%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
171
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
171
11.2%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
52
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
52
3.4%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
124
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
124
8.1%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
23
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
23
1.5%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+22
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-2
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-18
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+25
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+4
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+16
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+3
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+11
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-4
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Clifton Beach (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 | 218 | 14.2% | 11.1% | 196 | 13.2% | 10.9% | +22 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 352 | 23.0% | 20.4% | 354 | 23.9% | 19.2% | -2 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 197 | 12.9% | 15.0% | 215 | 14.5% | 15.0% | -18 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 220 | 14.4% | 14.9% | 195 | 13.1% | 13.7% | +25 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 181 | 11.8% | 12.0% | 177 | 11.9% | 13.2% | +4 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 171 | 11.2% | 9.4% | 155 | 10.5% | 10.7% | +16 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 52 | 3.4% | 5.6% | 49 | 3.3% | 5.6% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 124 | 8.1% | 9.9% | 113 | 7.6% | 9.9% | +11 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 23 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 27 | 1.8% | 1.7% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 1,531 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,483 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +48 | 0.0pp |