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 Yorkeys Knob, accounting for 21.1% (284 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (20.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which decreased by 48 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Yorkeys Knob - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Yorkeys Knob in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yorkeys Knob, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
131
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
131
9.7%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
284
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
284
21.1%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
209
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
209
15.5%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
199
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
199
14.8%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
144
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
144
10.7%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
131
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
131
9.7%
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
77
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
77
5.7%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
136
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
136
10.1%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
31
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
31
2.3%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-3
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+16
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-15
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+12
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-12
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-48
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+21
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+26
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+14
+1.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Yorkeys Knob. 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 | 131 | 9.7% | 11.1% | 134 | 10.1% | 10.9% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 284 | 21.1% | 20.4% | 268 | 20.3% | 19.2% | +16 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 209 | 15.5% | 15.0% | 224 | 17.0% | 15.0% | -15 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 199 | 14.8% | 14.9% | 187 | 14.2% | 13.7% | +12 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 144 | 10.7% | 12.0% | 156 | 11.8% | 13.2% | -12 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 131 | 9.7% | 9.4% | 179 | 13.6% | 10.7% | -48 | -3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 77 | 5.7% | 5.6% | 56 | 4.2% | 5.6% | +21 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 136 | 10.1% | 9.9% | 110 | 8.3% | 9.9% | +26 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 31 | 2.3% | 1.7% | 17 | 1.3% | 1.7% | +14 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 1,347 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,321 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +26 | 0.0pp |