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 Nambucca Heads, accounting for 17.8% (345 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (16.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 1,069 people and 26.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Nambucca Heads - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Nambucca Heads in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nambucca Heads, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
173
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-12.5pp
173
8.9%
-12.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
308
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-26.3pp
308
15.9%
-26.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
273
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
273
14.1%
+9.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
345
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
345
17.8%
+10.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
200
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
200
10.3%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
204
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
204
10.5%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
109
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
109
5.6%
+4.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
279
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+11.7pp
279
14.4%
+11.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
42
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
42
2.2%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-526
-12.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-1,069
-26.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+119
+9.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+114
+10.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-207
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-32
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+79
+4.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+190
+11.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-11
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Nambucca Heads. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 173 | 8.9% | 13.1% | 699 | 21.4% | 12.4% | -526 | -12.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 308 | 15.9% | 16.3% | 1,377 | 42.2% | 15.9% | -1,069 | -26.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 273 | 14.1% | 14.0% | 154 | 4.7% | 14.8% | +119 | +9.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 345 | 17.8% | 16.4% | 231 | 7.1% | 14.6% | +114 | +10.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 200 | 10.3% | 10.5% | 407 | 12.5% | 10.6% | -207 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 204 | 10.5% | 8.8% | 236 | 7.2% | 8.6% | -32 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 109 | 5.6% | 6.0% | 30 | 0.9% | 6.9% | +79 | +4.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 279 | 14.4% | 13.0% | 89 | 2.7% | 14.3% | +190 | +11.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 42 | 2.2% | 2.1% | 53 | 1.6% | 1.9% | -11 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 1,937 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,266 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,329 | 0.0pp |