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 Valla (part), accounting for 18.7% (96 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 46 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Valla (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Valla (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Valla (part), with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
96
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
96
18.7%
+6.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
88
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
88
17.1%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
77
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
77
15.0%
-5.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
73
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
73
14.2%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
47
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
47
9.1%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
37
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
37
7.2%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
27
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
27
5.3%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
49
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
49
9.5%
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
16
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
16
3.1%
+2.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+46
+6.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+28
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-5
-5.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+22
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+4
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+1
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+6
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-4
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+13
+2.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Valla (part). 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 | 96 | 18.7% | 13.1% | 50 | 12.4% | 12.4% | +46 | +6.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 88 | 17.1% | 16.3% | 60 | 14.9% | 15.9% | +28 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 77 | 15.0% | 14.0% | 82 | 20.3% | 14.8% | -5 | -5.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 73 | 14.2% | 16.4% | 51 | 12.6% | 14.6% | +22 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 47 | 9.1% | 10.5% | 43 | 10.6% | 10.6% | +4 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 37 | 7.2% | 8.8% | 36 | 8.9% | 8.6% | +1 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 27 | 5.3% | 6.0% | 21 | 5.2% | 6.9% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 49 | 9.5% | 13.0% | 53 | 13.1% | 14.3% | -4 | -3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 16 | 3.1% | 2.1% | 3 | 0.7% | 1.9% | +13 | +2.4pp |
| Total | 514 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 404 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +110 | 0.0pp |