Cairns City
Industry sector of employment
More Cairns City male residents worked in accommodation and food services than any other industry in 2016.
Cairns City's industry statistics identify the industry sectors in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the skill base and socio-economic status of the residents as well as the industries and employment opportunities present in the region.
When viewed in conjunction with Residents Place of Work data and Method of Travel to Work, industry sector statistics provide insights into the relationship between the economic and residential role of the area.
Derived from the two Census questions:
'What best describes the business of your employer?' and 'What are the main goods produced or main services provided by your employers business?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Industry sector of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns City - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Kanimbla % | Number | % | Kanimbla % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 12 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | +7 | 14001 |
| Mining | 16 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 18 | 3.0 | 2.4 | -2 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 3.2 | 5.4 | 21 | 3.4 | 9.6 | -1 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 7 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 7 | 1.1 | 4.0 | 0 | 14004 |
| Construction | 37 | 5.8 | 12.1 | 30 | 4.9 | 13.1 | +7 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.7 | 3.4 | 22 | 3.6 | 4.4 | -11 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 47 | 7.4 | 8.7 | 59 | 9.7 | 9.7 | -12 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 142 | 22.4 | 10.1 | 127 | 20.9 | 6.9 | +15 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 49 | 7.7 | 9.1 | 54 | 8.9 | 10.9 | -5 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 7 | 1.1 | 0.6 | -4 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 14 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 7 | 1.1 | 1.2 | +7 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 19 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 22 | 3.6 | 1.3 | -3 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 40 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 41 | 6.7 | 4.6 | -1 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 29 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 28 | 4.6 | 3.2 | +1 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 32 | 5.0 | 11.2 | 39 | 6.4 | 10.8 | -7 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 17 | 2.7 | 5.1 | 22 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -5 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 68 | 10.7 | 9.0 | 42 | 6.9 | 4.3 | +26 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 20 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 6 | 1.0 | 1.8 | +14 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 13 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 21 | 3.4 | 3.5 | -8 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 38 | 6.0 | 2.4 | 31 | 5.1 | 2.2 | +7 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 634 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 609 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +25 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Cairns City in 2016 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Accommodation and Food Services (142 males or 22.4%)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (68 males or 10.7%)
- Transport, Postal and Warehousing (49 males or 7.7%)
In combination, these three industries employed 259 males in total or 40.9% of the total employed male resident population.
In comparison, Kanimbla employed 10.1% in Accommodation and Food Services; 9.0% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 9.1% in Transport, Postal and Warehousing.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Cairns City and Kanimbla were:
- A larger percentage of males employed in accommodation and food services (22.4% compared to 10.1%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed in construction (5.8% compared to 12.1%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed in public administration and safety (5.0% compared to 11.2%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed in education and training (2.7% compared to 5.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Cairns City increased by 25 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Cairns City between 2011 and 2016.