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 Sunshine Beach, accounting for 26.1% (302 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (20.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 35 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Sunshine Beach - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Sunshine Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sunshine Beach, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
199
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
199
17.2%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
302
% of total
26.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
302
26.1%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
148
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
148
12.8%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
153
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
153
13.2%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
89
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
89
7.7%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
110
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
110
9.5%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
21
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
21
1.8%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
97
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
97
8.4%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
32
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
32
2.8%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+35
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+31
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-21
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-1
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-18
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-29
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+1
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+13
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+14
+1.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Sunshine 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 | 199 | 17.2% | 15.2% | 164 | 14.5% | 13.3% | +35 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 302 | 26.1% | 20.7% | 271 | 24.0% | 18.8% | +31 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 148 | 12.8% | 14.8% | 169 | 14.9% | 15.5% | -21 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 153 | 13.2% | 13.0% | 154 | 13.6% | 12.7% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 89 | 7.7% | 10.5% | 107 | 9.5% | 11.4% | -18 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 110 | 9.5% | 10.1% | 139 | 12.3% | 11.4% | -29 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 21 | 1.8% | 3.9% | 20 | 1.8% | 4.3% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 97 | 8.4% | 9.9% | 84 | 7.4% | 10.9% | +13 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 32 | 2.8% | 2.0% | 18 | 1.6% | 1.6% | +14 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 1,158 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,131 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27 | 0.0pp |