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 Byron (A), accounting for 26.3% (4,396 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (19.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,084 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Byron (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Byron (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Byron (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
2,863
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
2,863
17.1%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
4,396
% of total
26.3%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
4,396
26.3%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
2,298
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
2,298
13.7%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
2,116
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
2,116
12.7%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,346
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
1,346
8.0%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
1,393
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,393
8.3%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
470
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
470
2.8%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,470
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,470
8.8%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
381
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
381
2.3%
+0.6pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+829
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,084
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+374
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+450
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+61
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+83
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-3
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+152
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+152
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Byron (A). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 2,863 | 17.1% | 13.4% | 2,034 | 15.0% | 13.0% | +829 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 4,396 | 26.3% | 19.2% | 3,312 | 24.4% | 18.1% | +1,084 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 2,298 | 13.7% | 14.5% | 1,924 | 14.2% | 14.8% | +374 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 2,116 | 12.7% | 13.2% | 1,666 | 12.3% | 11.9% | +450 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,346 | 8.0% | 11.7% | 1,285 | 9.5% | 12.4% | +61 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 1,393 | 8.3% | 8.5% | 1,310 | 9.7% | 9.6% | +83 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 470 | 2.8% | 6.9% | 473 | 3.5% | 7.1% | -3 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,470 | 8.8% | 10.9% | 1,318 | 9.7% | 11.4% | +152 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 381 | 2.3% | 1.8% | 229 | 1.7% | 1.6% | +152 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 16,724 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,557 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,167 | 0.0pp |