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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male technicians and trades workers in Cooloola Cove - Rainbow Beach and District in 2021 than any other occupation.
Cooloola Cove - Rainbow Beach and District'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 Cooloola Cove - Rainbow Beach and District'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 male resident population in Cooloola Cove - Rainbow Beach and District in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (145 males or 23.8%)
- Labourers (114 males or 18.7%)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (99 males or 16.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 358 males in total or 58.8% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Kilkivan - Goomeri and District employed 20.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 18.7% in Labourers; and 12.6% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Cooloola Cove - Rainbow Beach and District and Kilkivan - Goomeri and District were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (7.7% compared to 3.6%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (9.0% compared to 5.3%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (16.3% compared to 12.6%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (14.1% compared to 33.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Cooloola Cove - Rainbow Beach and District increased by 64 between 2016 and 2021.
There were no major differences in Cooloola Cove - Rainbow Beach and District between 2016 and 2021.
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