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Caloundra Central Activity Centre

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in Caloundra Central Activity Centre in 2021 than any other occupation.

Caloundra Central Activity Centre'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 Caloundra Central Activity Centre'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
Caloundra Central Activity Centre - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Ilkley - Eudlo and District %Number%Ilkley - Eudlo and District %2016 to 2021
Managers53014.418.348513.916.4+45
Professionals73119.916.359717.115.6+134
Technicians and Trades Workers85623.328.488225.328.9-27
Community and Personal Service Workers2737.44.41855.33.7+88
Clerical and Administrative Workers1594.33.71734.93.5-14
Sales Workers2687.35.23169.06.9-48
Machinery Operators And Drivers3038.29.62988.511.4+5
Labourers50813.811.251614.812.1-9
Not stated or inadequately described621.72.2411.21.5+21
Total employed persons aged 15+3,678100.0100.03,495100.0100.0+182
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Caloundra Central Activity Centre in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (856 males or 23.3%)
  • Professionals (731 males or 19.9%)
  • Managers (530 males or 14.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,117 males in total or 57.6% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Ilkley - Eudlo and District employed 28.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 16.3% in Professionals; and 18.3% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Caloundra Central Activity Centre and Ilkley - Eudlo and District were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (19.9% compared to 16.3%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (7.4% compared to 4.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (23.3% compared to 28.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (14.4% compared to 18.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Caloundra Central Activity Centre increased by 183 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Caloundra Central Activity Centre were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+134 males)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+88 males)

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