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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Hyland Park, accounting for 20.6% (37 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (16.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 37 people and 20.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Hyland Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Hyland Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Hyland Park, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).

Hyland Park
Nambucca (A)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

11

% of total

6.1%

Change from 2016

-80.9pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

32

% of total

17.8%

Change from 2016

-12.6pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

27

% of total

15.0%

Change from 2016

+2.0pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

37

% of total

20.6%

Change from 2016

+20.6pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

26

% of total

14.4%

Change from 2016

+14.4pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

18

% of total

10.0%

Change from 2016

+10.0pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

6

% of total

3.3%

Change from 2016

+3.3pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

22

% of total

12.2%

Change from 2016

+12.2pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

4

% of total

2.2%

Change from 2016

+2.2pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Hyland Park. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).

Occupation of employment for Hyland Park. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
Occupation of employment for Hyland Park. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Nambucca (A)%Count%Nambucca (A)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers116.1%13.1%2087.0%12.4%-9-80.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals3217.8%16.3%730.4%15.9%+25-12.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers2715.0%14.0%313.0%14.8%+24+2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers3720.6%16.4%00.0%14.6%+37+20.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers2614.4%10.5%00.0%10.6%+26+14.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers1810.0%8.8%00.0%8.6%+18+10.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers63.3%6.0%00.0%6.9%+6+3.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers2212.2%13.0%00.0%14.3%+22+12.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated42.2%2.1%00.0%1.9%+4+2.2pp
Total180100.0%100.0%23100.0%100.0%+1570.0pp