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 Tintenbar, accounting for 24.8% (75 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (22.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 14 people and 3.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Tintenbar - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Tintenbar in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Tintenbar, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).

Tintenbar
Ballina (A)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

53

% of total

17.5%

Change from 2016

-3.0pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

75

% of total

24.8%

Change from 2016

-2.1pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

37

% of total

12.2%

Change from 2016

+2.7pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

38

% of total

12.5%

Change from 2016

+3.5pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

32

% of total

10.6%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

30

% of total

9.9%

Change from 2016

+0.9pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

7

% of total

2.3%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

29

% of total

9.6%

Change from 2016

+3.0pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

13

% of total

4.3%

Change from 2016

+1.4pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Tintenbar. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Ballina (A).

Occupation of employment for Tintenbar. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Ballina (A).
Occupation of employment for Tintenbar. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Ballina (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Ballina (A)%Count%Ballina (A)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers5317.5%13.9%5520.5%13.1%-2-3.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals7524.8%22.5%7226.9%22.3%+3-2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers3712.2%13.8%259.5%13.7%+12+2.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers3812.5%13.5%249.0%12.0%+14+3.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers3210.6%11.0%3011.3%11.6%+2-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers309.9%9.6%249.0%10.6%+6+0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers72.3%4.1%83.2%4.5%-1-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers299.6%10.0%186.6%10.5%+11+3.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated134.3%1.5%82.9%1.6%+5+1.4pp
Total303100.0%100.0%266100.0%100.0%+370.0pp