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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Wardell, accounting for 21.6% (75 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (13.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 24 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Wardell - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Wardell in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wardell, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
38
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
38
10.9%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
41
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
41
11.8%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
75
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
75
21.6%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
38
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
38
10.9%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
33
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
33
9.5%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
30
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
30
8.6%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
26
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
26
7.5%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
55
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
55
15.8%
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
8
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
8
2.3%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+15
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+6
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+22
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+8
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+2
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+7
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+3
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+24
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
0
-0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Wardell. 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 | 10.9% | 13.9% | 23 | 8.8% | 13.1% | +15 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 41 | 11.8% | 22.5% | 35 | 13.4% | 22.3% | +6 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 75 | 21.6% | 13.8% | 53 | 20.2% | 13.7% | +22 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 38 | 10.9% | 13.5% | 30 | 11.5% | 12.0% | +8 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 33 | 9.5% | 11.0% | 31 | 11.8% | 11.6% | +2 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 30 | 8.6% | 9.6% | 23 | 8.8% | 10.6% | +7 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 26 | 7.5% | 4.1% | 23 | 8.8% | 4.5% | +3 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 55 | 15.8% | 10.0% | 31 | 11.8% | 10.5% | +24 | +4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 8 | 2.3% | 1.5% | 8 | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 348 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 262 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +86 | 0.0pp |