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 Peregian Beach (part), accounting for 27.6% (690 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (20.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 397 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Peregian Beach (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Peregian Beach (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Peregian Beach (part), with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
424
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
424
17.0%
+8.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
690
% of total
27.6%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
690
27.6%
+10.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
332
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
332
13.3%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
271
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-11.7pp
271
10.9%
-11.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
227
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
227
9.1%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
250
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
250
10.0%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
60
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
60
2.4%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
193
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
193
7.7%
-4.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
42
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
42
1.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+278
+8.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+397
+10.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+98
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-112
-11.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+76
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+82
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-14
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-13
-4.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+13
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Peregian Beach (part). 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 | 424 | 17.0% | 15.2% | 146 | 8.6% | 13.3% | +278 | +8.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 690 | 27.6% | 20.7% | 293 | 17.3% | 18.8% | +397 | +10.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 332 | 13.3% | 14.8% | 234 | 13.8% | 15.5% | +98 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 271 | 10.9% | 13.0% | 383 | 22.6% | 12.7% | -112 | -11.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 227 | 9.1% | 10.5% | 151 | 8.9% | 11.4% | +76 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 250 | 10.0% | 10.1% | 168 | 9.9% | 11.4% | +82 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 60 | 2.4% | 3.9% | 74 | 4.4% | 4.3% | -14 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 193 | 7.7% | 9.9% | 206 | 12.2% | 10.9% | -13 | -4.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 42 | 1.7% | 2.0% | 29 | 1.7% | 1.6% | +13 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 2,497 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,694 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +803 | 0.0pp |