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 Cooran, accounting for 21.3% (159 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (20.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 19 people and 0.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Cooran - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Cooran in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cooran, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
80
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
80
10.7%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
159
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
159
21.3%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
129
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
129
17.2%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
100
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
100
13.4%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
75
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
75
10.0%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
56
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
56
7.5%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
43
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
43
5.7%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
80
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
80
10.7%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
22
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
22
2.9%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+12
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+19
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+4
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+12
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+19
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+3
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-7
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-12
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+14
+1.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Cooran. 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 | 80 | 10.7% | 15.2% | 68 | 10.1% | 13.3% | +12 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 159 | 21.3% | 20.7% | 140 | 20.8% | 18.8% | +19 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 129 | 17.2% | 14.8% | 125 | 18.6% | 15.5% | +4 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 100 | 13.4% | 13.0% | 88 | 13.1% | 12.7% | +12 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 75 | 10.0% | 10.5% | 56 | 8.3% | 11.4% | +19 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 56 | 7.5% | 10.1% | 53 | 7.9% | 11.4% | +3 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 43 | 5.7% | 3.9% | 50 | 7.4% | 4.3% | -7 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 80 | 10.7% | 9.9% | 92 | 13.7% | 10.9% | -12 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 22 | 2.9% | 2.0% | 8 | 1.2% | 1.6% | +14 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 748 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 672 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +76 | 0.0pp |