Sunshine
Occupation of employment
There were more female professionals in Sunshine in 2016 than any other occupation.
Sunshine's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating Sunshine's socio-economic status and skill base.
Derived from the two Census questions:
'In the main job held last week, what was the person's occupation?' and 'What are the main tasks that the person himself/herself usually performs in that occupation?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
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| Sunshine - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Sunshine North % | Number | % | Sunshine North % | 2006 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 116 | 6.6 | 5.8 | 84 | 6.4 | 6.9 | +32 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 409 | 23.4 | 17.5 | 275 | 20.9 | 14.6 | +134 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 82 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 46 | 3.5 | 4.8 | +36 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 283 | 16.2 | 17.8 | 142 | 10.8 | 10.8 | +141 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 345 | 19.8 | 15.9 | 353 | 26.9 | 22.6 | -8 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 208 | 11.9 | 12.8 | 160 | 12.2 | 13.3 | +48 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 63 | 3.6 | 5.8 | 44 | 3.4 | 6.9 | +19 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 207 | 11.9 | 15.3 | 160 | 12.2 | 17.1 | +47 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 33 | 1.9 | 3.5 | 49 | 3.7 | 3.1 | -16 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,746 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,313 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +433 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 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 female resident population in Sunshine in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (409 females or 23.4%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (345 females or 19.8%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (283 females or 16.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,037 females in total or 59.4% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Sunshine North employed 17.5% in Professionals; 15.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 17.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Sunshine and Sunshine North were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (23.4% compared to 17.5%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (19.8% compared to 15.9%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (11.9% compared to 15.3%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (3.6% compared to 5.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Sunshine increased by 433 between 2006 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2016 in Sunshine were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+141 females)
- Professionals (+134 females)