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 Meerschaum Vale, accounting for 19.7% (39 people). This share was lower than Ballina (A) (22.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 26 people and 6.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Meerschaum Vale - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Meerschaum Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Meerschaum Vale, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
26
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-10.6pp
26
13.1%
-10.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
39
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
39
19.7%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
34
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
34
17.2%
+6.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
25
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
25
12.6%
+8.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
25
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
25
12.6%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
8
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
8
4.0%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
12
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
12
6.1%
-5.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
21
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
21
10.6%
+5.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
3
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
3
1.5%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+8
-10.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+22
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+26
+6.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+22
+8.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+18
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+3
-5.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+17
+5.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
+1.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Meerschaum Vale. 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 | 26 | 13.1% | 13.9% | 18 | 23.7% | 13.1% | +8 | -10.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 39 | 19.7% | 22.5% | 17 | 22.4% | 22.3% | +22 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 34 | 17.2% | 13.8% | 8 | 10.5% | 13.7% | +26 | +6.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 25 | 12.6% | 13.5% | 3 | 3.9% | 12.0% | +22 | +8.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 25 | 12.6% | 11.0% | 7 | 9.2% | 11.6% | +18 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 8 | 4.0% | 9.6% | 4 | 5.3% | 10.6% | +4 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 12 | 6.1% | 4.1% | 9 | 11.8% | 4.5% | +3 | -5.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 21 | 10.6% | 10.0% | 4 | 5.3% | 10.5% | +17 | +5.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 3 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +3 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 198 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 76 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +122 | 0.0pp |