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 Lennox Head, accounting for 30.1% (1,193 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (22.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,183 people and 17.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Lennox Head - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Lennox Head in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lennox Head, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
626
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
626
15.8%
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,193
% of total
30.1%
Change from 2016
+17.3pp
1,193
30.1%
+17.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
546
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
546
13.8%
-5.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
442
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
442
11.2%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
384
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
384
9.7%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
372
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
372
9.4%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
106
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
106
2.7%
-6.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
248
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
248
6.3%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
49
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-9.1pp
49
1.2%
-9.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+617
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,183
+17.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+531
-5.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+434
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+378
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+366
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+99
-6.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+241
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+41
-9.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Lennox Head. 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 | 626 | 15.8% | 13.9% | 9 | 11.5% | 13.1% | +617 | +4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,193 | 30.1% | 22.5% | 10 | 12.8% | 22.3% | +1,183 | +17.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 546 | 13.8% | 13.8% | 15 | 19.2% | 13.7% | +531 | -5.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 442 | 11.2% | 13.5% | 8 | 10.3% | 12.0% | +434 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 384 | 9.7% | 11.0% | 6 | 7.7% | 11.6% | +378 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 372 | 9.4% | 9.6% | 6 | 7.7% | 10.6% | +366 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 106 | 2.7% | 4.1% | 7 | 9.0% | 4.5% | +99 | -6.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 248 | 6.3% | 10.0% | 7 | 9.0% | 10.5% | +241 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 49 | 1.2% | 1.5% | 8 | 10.3% | 1.6% | +41 | -9.1pp |
| Total | 3,964 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 78 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,886 | 0.0pp |