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 Holloways Beach, accounting for 20.8% (247 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (20.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 35 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Holloways Beach - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Holloways Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Holloways Beach, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
114
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
114
9.6%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
247
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
247
20.8%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
175
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
175
14.7%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
207
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
207
17.4%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
114
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
114
9.6%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
112
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
112
9.4%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
58
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
58
4.9%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
131
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
131
11.0%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
28
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
28
2.4%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-13
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+35
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+6
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+15
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-19
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+20
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+8
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+15
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+9
+0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Holloways Beach. 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 | 114 | 9.6% | 11.1% | 127 | 11.4% | 10.9% | -13 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 247 | 20.8% | 20.4% | 212 | 19.0% | 19.2% | +35 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 175 | 14.7% | 15.0% | 169 | 15.1% | 15.0% | +6 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 207 | 17.4% | 14.9% | 192 | 17.2% | 13.7% | +15 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 114 | 9.6% | 12.0% | 133 | 11.9% | 13.2% | -19 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 112 | 9.4% | 9.4% | 92 | 8.2% | 10.7% | +20 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 58 | 4.9% | 5.6% | 50 | 4.5% | 5.6% | +8 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 131 | 11.0% | 9.9% | 116 | 10.4% | 9.9% | +15 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 28 | 2.4% | 1.7% | 19 | 1.7% | 1.7% | +9 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 1,188 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,117 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +71 | 0.0pp |