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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Alstonvale, accounting for 21.6% (51 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (13.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which increased by 12 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Alstonvale - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Alstonvale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Alstonvale, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
51
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
51
21.6%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
50
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
50
21.2%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
36
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
36
15.3%
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
34
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
34
14.4%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
24
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
24
10.2%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
19
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
19
8.1%
+5.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
5
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
5
2.1%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
17
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
17
7.2%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
3
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
3
1.3%
-4.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-1
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-1
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+11
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+6
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-2
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+12
+5.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-2
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-3
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-9
-4.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Alstonvale. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Ballina (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Ballina (A)% | Count | % | Ballina (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 51 | 21.6% | 13.9% | 52 | 23.3% | 13.1% | -1 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 50 | 21.2% | 22.5% | 51 | 22.9% | 22.3% | -1 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 36 | 15.3% | 13.8% | 25 | 11.2% | 13.7% | +11 | +4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 34 | 14.4% | 13.5% | 28 | 12.6% | 12.0% | +6 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 24 | 10.2% | 11.0% | 26 | 11.7% | 11.6% | -2 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 19 | 8.1% | 9.6% | 7 | 3.1% | 10.6% | +12 | +5.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 5 | 2.1% | 4.1% | 7 | 3.1% | 4.5% | -2 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 17 | 7.2% | 10.0% | 20 | 9.0% | 10.5% | -3 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 3 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 12 | 5.4% | 1.6% | -9 | -4.1pp |
| Total | 236 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 223 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |