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 Freshwater (Qld), accounting for 35.3% (425 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (20.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 425 people and 35.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Freshwater (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Freshwater (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Freshwater (Qld), with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
151
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+12.5pp
151
12.5%
+12.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
425
% of total
35.3%
Change from 2016
+35.3pp
425
35.3%
+35.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
135
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
135
11.2%
+11.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
147
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
147
12.2%
+12.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
117
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
117
9.7%
+9.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
102
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
102
8.5%
+8.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
45
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
45
3.7%
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
62
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
62
5.1%
+5.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
12
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
12
1.0%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+151
+12.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+425
+35.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+135
+11.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+147
+12.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+117
+9.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+102
+8.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+45
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+62
+5.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+12
+1.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Freshwater (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 | 151 | 12.5% | 11.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.9% | +151 | +12.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 425 | 35.3% | 20.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.2% | +425 | +35.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 135 | 11.2% | 15.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.0% | +135 | +11.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 147 | 12.2% | 14.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.7% | +147 | +12.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 117 | 9.7% | 12.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.2% | +117 | +9.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 102 | 8.5% | 9.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.7% | +102 | +8.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 45 | 3.7% | 5.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% | +45 | +3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 62 | 5.1% | 9.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% | +62 | +5.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 12 | 1.0% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +12 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 1,204 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 100.0% | +1,204 | +100.0pp |