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 Tewantin, accounting for 16.5% (742 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (14.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 721 people, while its share fell by 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Tewantin - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Tewantin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tewantin, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
544
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
544
12.1%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
690
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
690
15.3%
+7.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
742
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
742
16.5%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
667
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
667
14.8%
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
483
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
483
10.7%
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
509
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
509
11.3%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
212
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
212
4.7%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
565
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
565
12.6%
-7.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
84
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
84
1.9%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+532
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+681
+7.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+721
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+655
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+475
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+498
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+209
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+543
-7.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+84
+1.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Tewantin. 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 | 544 | 12.1% | 15.2% | 12 | 10.8% | 13.3% | +532 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 690 | 15.3% | 20.7% | 9 | 8.1% | 18.8% | +681 | +7.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 742 | 16.5% | 14.8% | 21 | 18.9% | 15.5% | +721 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 667 | 14.8% | 13.0% | 12 | 10.8% | 12.7% | +655 | +4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 483 | 10.7% | 10.5% | 8 | 7.2% | 11.4% | +475 | +3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 509 | 11.3% | 10.1% | 11 | 9.9% | 11.4% | +498 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 212 | 4.7% | 3.9% | 3 | 2.7% | 4.3% | +209 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 565 | 12.6% | 9.9% | 22 | 19.8% | 10.9% | +543 | -7.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 84 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +84 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 4,496 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,385 | 0.0pp |