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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more professionals in Mermaid Waters in 2021 than any other occupation.
Mermaid 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 Mermaid Waters's socio-economic status and skill base.
'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?'
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Mermaid Waters in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,418 people in total or 51.5% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan employed 19.0% in Professionals; 14.0% in Managers; and 15.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Mermaid Waters and Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan were:
The number of employed people in Mermaid Waters increased by 811 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Mermaid Waters were for those employed as:
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