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 Lismore (NSW), accounting for 20.7% (294 people). This share was similar to Lismore (C) (20.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 65 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Lismore (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Lismore (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lismore (NSW), with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
118
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
118
8.3%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
294
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
294
20.7%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
183
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
183
12.9%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
234
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
234
16.4%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
135
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
135
9.5%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
127
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
127
8.9%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
55
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
55
3.9%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
252
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
252
17.7%
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
24
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
24
1.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+21
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+43
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-6
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+16
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
0
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-30
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-10
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+65
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Lismore (NSW). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 118 | 8.3% | 12.1% | 97 | 7.3% | 11.6% | +21 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 294 | 20.7% | 20.7% | 251 | 19.0% | 20.1% | +43 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 183 | 12.9% | 12.9% | 189 | 14.3% | 13.0% | -6 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 234 | 16.4% | 13.9% | 218 | 16.5% | 12.6% | +16 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 135 | 9.5% | 11.9% | 135 | 10.2% | 12.7% | 0 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 127 | 8.9% | 9.3% | 157 | 11.9% | 10.6% | -30 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 55 | 3.9% | 5.1% | 65 | 4.9% | 5.5% | -10 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 252 | 17.7% | 12.5% | 187 | 14.1% | 12.4% | +65 | +3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 24 | 1.7% | 1.5% | 23 | 1.7% | 1.4% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 1,423 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,322 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +101 | 0.0pp |