An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Tablelands (R) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,637 people or 15.4%)
- Managers (1,621 people or 15.3%)
- Labourers (1,526 people or 14.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,784 people in total or 45.1% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, FNQROC region employed 17.9% in Professionals; 12.5% in Managers; and 12.2% in Labourers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Tablelands (R) and FNQROC region were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (15.3% compared to 12.5%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (14.4% compared to 12.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (15.4% compared to 17.9%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (13.0% compared to 14.1%)