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 Brooklet, accounting for 29.2% (38 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (13.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 33 people, while its share fell by 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Brooklet - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Brooklet in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brooklet, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
38
% of total
29.2%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
38
29.2%
-6.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
27
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
+20.8pp
27
20.8%
+20.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
19
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
19
14.6%
-6.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
12
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
12
9.2%
+9.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
12
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
12
9.2%
+9.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
10
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
10
7.7%
+7.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
7
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
7
5.4%
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
7
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
7
5.4%
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
3
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
3
2.3%
+2.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+33
-6.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+27
+20.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+16
-6.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+12
+9.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+12
+9.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+10
+7.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+7
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+7
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
+2.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Brooklet. 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 | 38 | 29.2% | 13.9% | 5 | 35.7% | 13.1% | +33 | -6.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 27 | 20.8% | 22.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 22.3% | +27 | +20.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 19 | 14.6% | 13.8% | 3 | 21.4% | 13.7% | +16 | -6.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 12 | 9.2% | 13.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% | +12 | +9.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 12 | 9.2% | 11.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.6% | +12 | +9.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 10 | 7.7% | 9.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.6% | +10 | +7.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 7 | 5.4% | 4.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.5% | +7 | +5.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 7 | 5.4% | 10.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.5% | +7 | +5.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 3 | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +3 | +2.3pp |
| Total | 130 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +116 | 0.0pp |