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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Cooroibah, accounting for 17.5% (174 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (14.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 174 people and 17.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Cooroibah - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Cooroibah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cooroibah, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
134
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-66.5pp
134
13.5%
-66.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
149
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+15.0pp
149
15.0%
+15.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
174
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+17.5pp
174
17.5%
+17.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
136
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
136
13.7%
+13.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
117
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
117
11.8%
+11.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
94
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
94
9.5%
+9.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
41
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
41
4.1%
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
117
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
117
11.8%
+11.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
21
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
21
2.1%
+2.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+126
-66.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+149
+15.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+174
+17.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+136
+13.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+117
+11.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+94
+9.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+41
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+117
+11.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+21
+2.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Cooroibah. 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 | 134 | 13.5% | 15.2% | 8 | 80.0% | 13.3% | +126 | -66.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 149 | 15.0% | 20.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 18.8% | +149 | +15.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 174 | 17.5% | 14.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.5% | +174 | +17.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 136 | 13.7% | 13.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.7% | +136 | +13.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 117 | 11.8% | 10.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.4% | +117 | +11.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 94 | 9.5% | 10.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.4% | +94 | +9.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 41 | 4.1% | 3.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% | +41 | +4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 117 | 11.8% | 9.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.9% | +117 | +11.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 21 | 2.1% | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +21 | +2.1pp |
| Total | 993 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +983 | 0.0pp |