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, accounting for 26.7% (481 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (26.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 145 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mullumbimby - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mullumbimby in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mullumbimby, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
223
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
223
12.4%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
481
% of total
26.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
481
26.7%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
239
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
239
13.3%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
235
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
235
13.1%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
148
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
148
8.2%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
192
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
192
10.7%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
71
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
71
3.9%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
180
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
180
10.0%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
44
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
44
2.4%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+67
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+145
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+38
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+58
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+21
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+36
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+7
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+16
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+27
+1.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mullumbimby. 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 | 223 | 12.4% | 17.1% | 156 | 11.2% | 15.0% | +67 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 481 | 26.7% | 26.3% | 336 | 24.0% | 24.4% | +145 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 239 | 13.3% | 13.7% | 201 | 14.4% | 14.2% | +38 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 235 | 13.1% | 12.7% | 177 | 12.7% | 12.3% | +58 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 148 | 8.2% | 8.0% | 127 | 9.1% | 9.5% | +21 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 192 | 10.7% | 8.3% | 156 | 11.2% | 9.7% | +36 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 71 | 3.9% | 2.8% | 64 | 4.6% | 3.5% | +7 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 180 | 10.0% | 8.8% | 164 | 11.7% | 9.7% | +16 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 44 | 2.4% | 2.3% | 17 | 1.2% | 1.7% | +27 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 1,800 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,398 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +402 | 0.0pp |