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 Wyrallah, accounting for 19.3% (45 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (20.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 7 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Wyrallah - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Wyrallah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wyrallah, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
26
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
26
11.2%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
45
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
45
19.3%
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
38
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
38
16.3%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
27
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
27
11.6%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
35
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
35
15.0%
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
19
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
19
8.2%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
15
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
15
6.4%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
17
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
17
7.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-2
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-1
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+2
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+7
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-2
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+7
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+2
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+2
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
0
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Wyrallah. 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 | 26 | 11.2% | 12.1% | 28 | 13.9% | 11.6% | -2 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 45 | 19.3% | 20.7% | 46 | 22.8% | 20.1% | -1 | -3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 38 | 16.3% | 12.9% | 36 | 17.8% | 13.0% | +2 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 27 | 11.6% | 13.9% | 20 | 9.9% | 12.6% | +7 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 35 | 15.0% | 11.9% | 37 | 18.3% | 12.7% | -2 | -3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 19 | 8.2% | 9.3% | 12 | 5.9% | 10.6% | +7 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 15 | 6.4% | 5.1% | 13 | 6.4% | 5.5% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 17 | 7.3% | 12.5% | 15 | 7.4% | 12.4% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 233 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 202 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |