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Maroochydore

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in Maroochydore in 2021 than any other occupation.

Maroochydore'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 Maroochydore's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

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?'

Occupation of employment
Maroochydore - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%South East Queensland %Number%South East Queensland %2016 to 2021
Managers65714.114.951314.014.3+144
Professionals82817.820.158015.818.6+248
Technicians and Trades Workers1,12924.321.393625.522.3+193
Community and Personal Service Workers3908.46.72777.66.4+113
Clerical and Administrative Workers2465.36.31674.66.5+79
Sales Workers3697.96.93389.27.6+31
Machinery Operators And Drivers3928.410.33078.410.3+85
Labourers55111.911.550913.912.2+42
Not stated or inadequately described982.12.1411.11.9+57
Total employed persons aged 15+4,647100.0100.03,668100.0100.0+979
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Maroochydore in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,129 males or 24.3%)
  • Professionals (828 males or 17.8%)
  • Managers (657 males or 14.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,614 males in total or 56.3% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, South East Queensland employed 21.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 20.1% in Professionals; and 14.9% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Maroochydore and South East Queensland were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (24.3% compared to 21.3%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (8.4% compared to 6.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (17.8% compared to 20.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (8.4% compared to 10.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Maroochydore increased by 979 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Maroochydore were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+248 males)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+193 males)
  • Managers (+144 males)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+113 males)

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