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Peregian Springs

Occupation of employment

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

Peregian Springs'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 Peregian Springs'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
Peregian Springs - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Nambour Activity Centre %Number%Nambour Activity Centre %2016 to 2021
Managers40116.69.523715.89.2+164
Professionals47319.611.129419.611.8+179
Technicians and Trades Workers55523.028.639226.227.6+163
Community and Personal Service Workers1917.97.3946.37.8+97
Clerical and Administrative Workers1064.45.0664.44.7+40
Sales Workers24510.27.015510.37.3+90
Machinery Operators And Drivers1596.611.8936.212.3+66
Labourers2319.617.31499.918.0+82
Not stated or inadequately described411.72.3191.31.5+22
Total employed persons aged 15+2,413100.0100.01,499100.0100.0+914
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 Peregian Springs in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (555 males or 23.0%)
  • Professionals (473 males or 19.6%)
  • Managers (401 males or 16.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,429 males in total or 59.2% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Nambour Activity Centre employed 28.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 11.1% in Professionals; and 9.5% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Peregian Springs and Nambour Activity Centre were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (19.6% compared to 11.1%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (16.6% compared to 9.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (9.6% compared to 17.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (23.0% compared to 28.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Peregian Springs increased by 914 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+179 males)
  • Managers (+164 males)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+163 males)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+97 males)

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