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 Sunrise Beach, accounting for 24.3% (457 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (20.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 445 people and 12.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Sunrise Beach - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Sunrise Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sunrise Beach, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
302
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
302
16.1%
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
457
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
457
24.3%
+12.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
263
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
263
14.0%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
269
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
269
14.3%
+4.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
174
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-7.9pp
174
9.3%
-7.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
186
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
186
9.9%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
28
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-11.6pp
28
1.5%
-11.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
170
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
170
9.0%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
36
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
36
1.9%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+289
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+445
+12.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+251
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+259
+4.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+157
-7.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+176
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+15
-11.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+160
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+36
+1.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Sunrise Beach. 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 | 302 | 16.1% | 15.2% | 13 | 13.1% | 13.3% | +289 | +3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 457 | 24.3% | 20.7% | 12 | 12.1% | 18.8% | +445 | +12.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 263 | 14.0% | 14.8% | 12 | 12.1% | 15.5% | +251 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 269 | 14.3% | 13.0% | 10 | 10.1% | 12.7% | +259 | +4.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 174 | 9.3% | 10.5% | 17 | 17.2% | 11.4% | +157 | -7.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 186 | 9.9% | 10.1% | 10 | 10.1% | 11.4% | +176 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 28 | 1.5% | 3.9% | 13 | 13.1% | 4.3% | +15 | -11.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 170 | 9.0% | 9.9% | 10 | 10.1% | 10.9% | +160 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 36 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +36 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 1,881 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 99 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,782 | 0.0pp |