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 Lake Macdonald, accounting for 19.4% (115 people). This share was lower than Noosa (S) (20.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 26 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Lake Macdonald - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Lake Macdonald in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lake Macdonald, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
91
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
91
15.3%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
115
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
115
19.4%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
82
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
82
13.8%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
67
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
67
11.3%
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
82
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
82
13.8%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
46
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
46
7.8%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
24
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
24
4.0%
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
74
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
74
12.5%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
9
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
9
1.5%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+14
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+6
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-4
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+26
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-6
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-13
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-4
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Lake Macdonald. 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 | 91 | 15.3% | 15.2% | 77 | 13.7% | 13.3% | +14 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 115 | 19.4% | 20.7% | 109 | 19.4% | 18.8% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 82 | 13.8% | 14.8% | 86 | 15.3% | 15.5% | -4 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 67 | 11.3% | 13.0% | 41 | 7.3% | 12.7% | +26 | +4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 82 | 13.8% | 10.5% | 88 | 15.7% | 11.4% | -6 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 46 | 7.8% | 10.1% | 42 | 7.5% | 11.4% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 24 | 4.0% | 3.9% | 37 | 6.6% | 4.3% | -13 | -2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 74 | 12.5% | 9.9% | 78 | 13.9% | 10.9% | -4 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 9 | 1.5% | 2.0% | 6 | 1.1% | 1.6% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 593 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 561 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +32 | 0.0pp |