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 Palm Island (S), accounting for 38.3% (130 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (13%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 43 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Palm Island (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Palm Island (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Palm Island (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
15
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
15
4.4%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
61
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
61
18.0%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
25
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
25
7.4%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
130
% of total
38.3%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
130
38.3%
+6.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
37
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
37
10.9%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
13
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
13
3.8%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
14
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
14
4.1%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
30
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
30
8.8%
-6.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
18
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
18
5.3%
+2.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-15
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-24
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-24
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-25
+6.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-18
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-3
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-8
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-43
-6.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
+2.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Palm Island (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 15 | 4.4% | 12.4% | 30 | 6.2% | 12.4% | -15 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 61 | 18.0% | 18.0% | 85 | 17.5% | 16.7% | -24 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 25 | 7.4% | 15.1% | 49 | 10.1% | 15.7% | -24 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 130 | 38.3% | 13.0% | 155 | 31.8% | 11.8% | -25 | +6.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 37 | 10.9% | 11.8% | 55 | 11.3% | 12.5% | -18 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 13 | 3.8% | 9.1% | 16 | 3.3% | 10.2% | -3 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 14 | 4.1% | 7.3% | 22 | 4.5% | 7.6% | -8 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 30 | 8.8% | 11.2% | 73 | 15.0% | 11.6% | -43 | -6.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 18 | 5.3% | 2.0% | 15 | 3.1% | 1.6% | +3 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 339 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 487 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -148 | 0.0pp |