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 Cumbalum, accounting for 19.9% (231 people). This share was lower than Ballina (A) (22.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 231 people and 19.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Cumbalum - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Cumbalum in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cumbalum, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
158
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+13.6pp
158
13.6%
+13.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
231
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
+19.9pp
231
19.9%
+19.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
189
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+16.3pp
189
16.3%
+16.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
146
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
146
12.6%
+12.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
151
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+13.0pp
151
13.0%
+13.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
135
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
135
11.6%
+11.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
34
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
34
2.9%
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
99
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
99
8.5%
+8.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
20
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
20
1.7%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+158
+13.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+231
+19.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+189
+16.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+146
+12.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+151
+13.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+135
+11.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+34
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+99
+8.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+20
+1.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Cumbalum. 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 | 158 | 13.6% | 13.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.1% | +158 | +13.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 231 | 19.9% | 22.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 22.3% | +231 | +19.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 189 | 16.3% | 13.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.7% | +189 | +16.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 146 | 12.6% | 13.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% | +146 | +12.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 151 | 13.0% | 11.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.6% | +151 | +13.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 135 | 11.6% | 9.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.6% | +135 | +11.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 34 | 2.9% | 4.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.5% | +34 | +2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 99 | 8.5% | 10.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.5% | +99 | +8.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 20 | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +20 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 1,160 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,157 | 0.0pp |