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 Mullumbimby Creek, accounting for 26.1% (59 people). This share was similar to Byron (A) (26.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 20 people and 8.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mullumbimby Creek - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mullumbimby Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mullumbimby Creek, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
44
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
44
19.5%
+8.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
59
% of total
26.1%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
59
26.1%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
18
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
18
8.0%
-5.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
23
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
23
10.2%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
22
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
22
9.7%
-4.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
15
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
15
6.6%
-5.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
10
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
10
4.4%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
19
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
19
8.4%
-5.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
3
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
3
1.3%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+20
+8.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+11
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-10
-5.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+7
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-8
-4.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-10
-5.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
0
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-11
-5.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mullumbimby Creek. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 44 | 19.5% | 17.1% | 24 | 11.4% | 15.0% | +20 | +8.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 59 | 26.1% | 26.3% | 48 | 22.7% | 24.4% | +11 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 18 | 8.0% | 13.7% | 28 | 13.3% | 14.2% | -10 | -5.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 23 | 10.2% | 12.7% | 16 | 7.6% | 12.3% | +7 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 22 | 9.7% | 8.0% | 30 | 14.2% | 9.5% | -8 | -4.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 15 | 6.6% | 8.3% | 25 | 11.8% | 9.7% | -10 | -5.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 10 | 4.4% | 2.8% | 10 | 4.7% | 3.5% | 0 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 19 | 8.4% | 8.8% | 30 | 14.2% | 9.7% | -11 | -5.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 3 | 1.3% | 2.3% | 4 | 1.9% | 1.7% | -1 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 226 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 211 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |