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Rochedale South - Priestdale

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in Rochedale South - Priestdale in 2021 than any other occupation.

Rochedale South - Priestdale'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 Rochedale South - Priestdale'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?'

Occupation of employment
Rochedale South - Priestdale - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Tamborine - Mundoolun - Cedar Creek %Number%Tamborine - Mundoolun - Cedar Creek %2016 to 2021
Managers50212.715.946911.915.8+33
Professionals79320.09.671318.28.5+80
Technicians and Trades Workers96024.230.81,00225.530.4-42
Community and Personal Service Workers2135.44.41934.93.1+20
Clerical and Administrative Workers2827.16.13127.94.7-30
Sales Workers2726.95.62817.26.2-9
Machinery Operators And Drivers41510.514.044611.415.7-31
Labourers43210.911.746111.715.0-29
Not stated or inadequately described792.01.8501.30.5+29
Total employed persons aged 15+3,959100.0100.03,927100.0100.0+32
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Rochedale South - Priestdale in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (960 males or 24.2%)
  • Professionals (793 males or 20.0%)
  • Managers (502 males or 12.7%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,255 males in total or 57.0% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Tamborine - Mundoolun - Cedar Creek employed 30.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 9.6% in Professionals; and 15.9% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Rochedale South - Priestdale and Tamborine - Mundoolun - Cedar Creek were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (20.0% compared to 9.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (24.2% compared to 30.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (10.5% compared to 14.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (12.7% compared to 15.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Rochedale South - Priestdale increased by 32 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Rochedale South - Priestdale was for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+80 males)

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