Tuggerawong - Tacoma - Rocky Point
Occupation of employment
There were more male technicians and trades workers in Tuggerawong - Tacoma - Rocky Point in 2021 than any other occupation.
Tuggerawong - Tacoma - Rocky Point'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 Tuggerawong - Tacoma - Rocky Point'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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| Tuggerawong - Tacoma - Rocky Point - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Forresters Beach - Wamberal % | Number | % | Forresters Beach - Wamberal % | 2011 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 72 | 14.9 | 20.3 | 60 | 12.0 | 18.0 | +11 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 37 | 7.6 | 23.1 | 55 | 10.9 | 20.2 | -18 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 123 | 25.4 | 23.0 | 152 | 30.1 | 27.2 | -29 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 31 | 6.4 | 7.6 | 27 | 5.5 | 6.2 | +3 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 34 | 7.0 | 3.9 | 21 | 4.3 | 3.7 | +12 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 26 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 26 | 5.3 | 7.3 | -1 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 62 | 12.8 | 5.3 | 51 | 10.2 | 5.9 | +10 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 94 | 19.4 | 8.5 | 93 | 18.5 | 10.4 | 0 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 3 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 15 | 3.1 | 1.0 | -13 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 484 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 506 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -22 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2021. 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 Tuggerawong - Tacoma - Rocky Point in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (123 males or 25.4%)
- Labourers (94 males or 19.4%)
- Managers (72 males or 14.9%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 289 males in total or 59.7% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Forresters Beach - Wamberal employed 23.0% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 8.5% in Labourers; and 20.3% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Tuggerawong - Tacoma - Rocky Point and Forresters Beach - Wamberal were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (19.4% compared to 8.5%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (12.8% compared to 5.3%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (7.6% compared to 23.1%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (14.9% compared to 20.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Tuggerawong - Tacoma - Rocky Point decreased by 22 between 2011 and 2021.
There were no major differences in Tuggerawong - Tacoma - Rocky Point between 2011 and 2021.