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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Manunda, accounting for 18.3% (401 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (14.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 401 people and 18.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Manunda - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Manunda in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Manunda, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
159
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-39.4pp
159
7.3%
-39.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
340
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+15.5pp
340
15.5%
+15.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
321
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+14.7pp
321
14.7%
+14.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
401
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
+18.3pp
401
18.3%
+18.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
249
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
249
11.4%
+11.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
216
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
216
9.9%
+9.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
157
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
157
7.2%
+7.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
317
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-12.2pp
317
14.5%
-12.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
39
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
39
1.8%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+152
-39.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+340
+15.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+321
+14.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+401
+18.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+249
+11.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+216
+9.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+157
+7.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+313
-12.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+39
+1.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Manunda. 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 | 159 | 7.3% | 11.1% | 7 | 46.7% | 10.9% | +152 | -39.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 340 | 15.5% | 20.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.2% | +340 | +15.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 321 | 14.7% | 15.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.0% | +321 | +14.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 401 | 18.3% | 14.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.7% | +401 | +18.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 249 | 11.4% | 12.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.2% | +249 | +11.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 216 | 9.9% | 9.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.7% | +216 | +9.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 157 | 7.2% | 5.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% | +157 | +7.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 317 | 14.5% | 9.9% | 4 | 26.7% | 9.9% | +313 | -12.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 39 | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +39 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 2,190 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,175 | 0.0pp |