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 Edge Hill, accounting for 32% (672 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (20.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 83 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Edge Hill - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Edge Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Edge Hill, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
255
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
255
12.2%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
672
% of total
32.0%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
672
32.0%
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
245
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
245
11.7%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
295
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
295
14.1%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
220
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
220
10.5%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
148
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
148
7.1%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
96
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
96
4.6%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
133
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
133
6.3%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
34
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
34
1.6%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+12
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+83
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-18
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+41
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-15
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-44
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+11
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-5
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Edge Hill. 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 | 255 | 12.2% | 11.1% | 243 | 12.0% | 10.9% | +12 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 672 | 32.0% | 20.4% | 589 | 29.1% | 19.2% | +83 | +2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 245 | 11.7% | 15.0% | 263 | 13.0% | 15.0% | -18 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 295 | 14.1% | 14.9% | 254 | 12.6% | 13.7% | +41 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 220 | 10.5% | 12.0% | 235 | 11.6% | 13.2% | -15 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 148 | 7.1% | 9.4% | 192 | 9.5% | 10.7% | -44 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 96 | 4.6% | 5.6% | 85 | 4.2% | 5.6% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 133 | 6.3% | 9.9% | 138 | 6.8% | 9.9% | -5 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 34 | 1.6% | 1.7% | 32 | 1.6% | 1.7% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 2,098 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,023 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +75 | 0.0pp |