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 Machans Beach, accounting for 26.3% (121 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 33 people and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Machans Beach - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Machans Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Machans Beach, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
54
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
54
11.7%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
121
% of total
26.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
121
26.3%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
61
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
61
13.3%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
75
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
75
16.3%
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
37
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
37
8.0%
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
34
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
34
7.4%
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
17
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
17
3.7%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
59
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
59
12.8%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
11
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
11
2.4%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+13
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+12
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+1
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+33
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-8
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-10
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+6
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+16
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Machans 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 | 54 | 11.7% | 11.1% | 41 | 10.1% | 10.9% | +13 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 121 | 26.3% | 20.4% | 109 | 26.8% | 19.2% | +12 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 61 | 13.3% | 15.0% | 60 | 14.8% | 15.0% | +1 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 75 | 16.3% | 14.9% | 42 | 10.3% | 13.7% | +33 | +6.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 37 | 8.0% | 12.0% | 45 | 11.1% | 13.2% | -8 | -3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 34 | 7.4% | 9.4% | 44 | 10.8% | 10.7% | -10 | -3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 17 | 3.7% | 5.6% | 11 | 2.7% | 5.6% | +6 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 59 | 12.8% | 9.9% | 43 | 10.6% | 9.9% | +16 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 11 | 2.4% | 1.7% | 9 | 2.2% | 1.7% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 460 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 406 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +54 | 0.0pp |