Employment
Occupation of employment
About this topic
Occupation of employment classifies employed residents by the kind of work they do in their main job. It describes the roles, skills, and tasks people perform rather than the industry they work in.
This topic is useful for understanding the skill profile and socio-economic characteristics of the resident workforce. It is best interpreted with qualifications, individual income, and industry sector of employment.
Interpretation notes
- Occupation classifies the kind of work done in a person's main job, not the employer's industry.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over, so it should be read with employment status when assessing labour market conditions.
Key insight
In 2021, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Black Mountain (Qld), accounting for 19.4% (132 people). This share was lower than Noosa (S) (20.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 132 people and 19.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Black Mountain (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Black Mountain (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Black Mountain (Qld), with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
77
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
77
11.3%
+11.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
132
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+19.4pp
132
19.4%
+19.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
124
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+18.2pp
124
18.2%
+18.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
87
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+12.8pp
87
12.8%
+12.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
75
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+11.0pp
75
11.0%
+11.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
57
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
57
8.4%
+8.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
39
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-54.3pp
39
5.7%
-54.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
74
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
74
10.9%
+10.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
18
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
18
2.6%
+2.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+77
+11.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+132
+19.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+124
+18.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+87
+12.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+75
+11.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+57
+8.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+36
-54.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+74
+10.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+18
+2.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Black Mountain (Qld). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Noosa (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 77 | 11.3% | 15.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.3% | +77 | +11.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 132 | 19.4% | 20.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 18.8% | +132 | +19.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 124 | 18.2% | 14.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.5% | +124 | +18.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 87 | 12.8% | 13.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.7% | +87 | +12.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 75 | 11.0% | 10.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.4% | +75 | +11.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 57 | 8.4% | 10.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.4% | +57 | +8.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 39 | 5.7% | 3.9% | 3 | 60.0% | 4.3% | +36 | -54.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 74 | 10.9% | 9.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.9% | +74 | +10.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 18 | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +18 | +2.6pp |
| Total | 680 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +675 | 0.0pp |