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 Mount Peter, accounting for 20.8% (79 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (20.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 72 people and 5.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mount Peter - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mount Peter in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Peter, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
35
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-8.2pp
35
9.2%
-8.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
79
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
79
20.8%
+5.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
47
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
47
12.4%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
51
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
51
13.5%
+7.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
51
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
51
13.5%
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
33
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
33
8.7%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
24
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
24
6.3%
-6.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
46
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
46
12.1%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
10
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
10
2.6%
+2.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+27
-8.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+72
+5.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+40
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+48
+7.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+43
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+30
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+18
-6.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+42
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+10
+2.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mount Peter. 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 | 35 | 9.2% | 11.1% | 8 | 17.4% | 10.9% | +27 | -8.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 79 | 20.8% | 20.4% | 7 | 15.2% | 19.2% | +72 | +5.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 47 | 12.4% | 15.0% | 7 | 15.2% | 15.0% | +40 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 51 | 13.5% | 14.9% | 3 | 6.5% | 13.7% | +48 | +7.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 51 | 13.5% | 12.0% | 8 | 17.4% | 13.2% | +43 | -3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 33 | 8.7% | 9.4% | 3 | 6.5% | 10.7% | +30 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 24 | 6.3% | 5.6% | 6 | 13.0% | 5.6% | +18 | -6.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 46 | 12.1% | 9.9% | 4 | 8.7% | 9.9% | +42 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 10 | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +10 | +2.6pp |
| Total | 379 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +333 | 0.0pp |