Coastal District
Occupation of employment
There were more male professionals in Coastal District in 2016 than any other occupation.
Coastal District'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 Coastal District'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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| Coastal District - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Peninsula District % | Number | % | Peninsula District % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 1,631 | 19.0 | 11.9 | 1,485 | 18.1 | 11.9 | +145 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 2,060 | 24.0 | 14.1 | 1,907 | 23.2 | 13.5 | +152 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 1,913 | 22.3 | 25.6 | 1,953 | 23.8 | 25.6 | -41 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 640 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 546 | 6.7 | 6.9 | +94 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 430 | 5.0 | 6.7 | 400 | 4.9 | 7.8 | +29 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 616 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 626 | 7.6 | 7.6 | -10 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 398 | 4.6 | 10.6 | 434 | 5.3 | 11.0 | -37 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 774 | 9.0 | 14.5 | 720 | 8.8 | 14.1 | +54 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 135 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 139 | 1.7 | 1.7 | -5 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 8,597 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 8,215 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +382 | |
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 Coastal District in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (2,060 males or 24.0%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (1,913 males or 22.3%)
- Managers (1,631 males or 19.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,604 males in total or 65.2% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Peninsula District employed 14.1% in Professionals; 25.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 11.9% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Coastal District and Peninsula District were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (24.0% compared to 14.1%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (19.0% compared to 11.9%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (4.6% compared to 10.6%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (9.0% compared to 14.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Coastal District increased by 382 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2016 in Coastal District were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+152 males)
- Managers (+145 males)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+94 males)
- Labourers (+54 males)