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 Earlville, accounting for 19.2% (342 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (20.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 77 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Earlville - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Earlville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Earlville, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
158
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
158
8.9%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
342
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
342
19.2%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
288
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
288
16.1%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
283
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
283
15.9%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
221
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
221
12.4%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
152
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
152
8.5%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
76
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
76
4.3%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
216
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
216
12.1%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
47
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
47
2.6%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-18
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+45
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+7
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+77
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-7
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-38
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+5
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+43
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+17
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Earlville. 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 | 158 | 8.9% | 11.1% | 176 | 10.7% | 10.9% | -18 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 342 | 19.2% | 20.4% | 297 | 18.0% | 19.2% | +45 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 288 | 16.1% | 15.0% | 281 | 17.0% | 15.0% | +7 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 283 | 15.9% | 14.9% | 206 | 12.5% | 13.7% | +77 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 221 | 12.4% | 12.0% | 228 | 13.8% | 13.2% | -7 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 152 | 8.5% | 9.4% | 190 | 11.5% | 10.7% | -38 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 76 | 4.3% | 5.6% | 71 | 4.3% | 5.6% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 216 | 12.1% | 9.9% | 173 | 10.5% | 9.9% | +43 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 47 | 2.6% | 1.7% | 30 | 1.8% | 1.7% | +17 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 1,784 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,652 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +132 | 0.0pp |