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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Lismore (Vic.), accounting for 23% (46 people). This share was lower than Corangamite (S) (26.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 46 people and 23 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Lismore (Vic.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Lismore (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Lismore (Vic.), with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).

Lismore (Vic.)
Corangamite (S)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

46

% of total

23.0%

Change from 2016

+23.0pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

21

% of total

10.5%

Change from 2016

+10.5pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

19

% of total

9.5%

Change from 2016

+9.5pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

18

% of total

9.0%

Change from 2016

+9.0pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

17

% of total

8.5%

Change from 2016

+8.5pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

18

% of total

9.0%

Change from 2016

+9.0pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

21

% of total

10.5%

Change from 2016

+10.5pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

33

% of total

16.5%

Change from 2016

+16.5pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

3

% of total

1.5%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Lismore (Vic.). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).

Occupation of employment for Lismore (Vic.). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
Occupation of employment for Lismore (Vic.). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Corangamite (S)%Count%Corangamite (S)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers4623.0%26.5%00.0%28.2%+46+23.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals2110.5%11.8%00.0%11.5%+21+10.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers199.5%12.0%00.0%11.8%+19+9.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers189.0%10.0%00.0%8.8%+18+9.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers178.5%7.7%00.0%7.4%+17+8.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers189.0%6.6%00.0%7.3%+18+9.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers2110.5%8.1%00.0%7.3%+21+10.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers3316.5%15.5%00.0%15.9%+33+16.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated31.5%1.8%00.0%1.8%+3+1.5pp
Total200100.0%100.0%00.0%100.0%+200+100.0pp