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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more professionals in Biggera Waters in 2021 than any other occupation.
Biggera Waters'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 Biggera Waters's socio-economic status and skill base.
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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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Biggera Waters in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (865 people or 18.4%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (633 people or 13.5%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (630 people or 13.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,128 people in total or 45.3% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan employed 19.0% in Professionals; 13.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Biggera Waters and Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (12.0% compared to 9.7%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (13.1% compared to 11.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (13.4% compared to 15.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (12.7% compared to 14.0%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Biggera Waters increased by 780 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Biggera Waters were for those employed as:
- Managers (+139 persons)
- Professionals (+132 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+110 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+103 persons)
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