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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Balranald, accounting for 17.5% (91 people). This share was higher than Balranald (A) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 88 people, while its share fell by 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Balranald - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Balranald in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Balranald (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Balranald, with comparison markers for Balranald (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
90
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
90
17.3%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
62
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-8.1pp
62
11.9%
-8.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
66
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
66
12.7%
+12.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
72
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+13.8pp
72
13.8%
+13.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
43
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-11.7pp
43
8.3%
-11.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
29
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
29
5.6%
+5.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
66
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
66
12.7%
+12.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
91
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
91
17.5%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
12
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
12
2.3%
+2.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+87
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+59
-8.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+66
+12.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+72
+13.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+40
-11.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+29
+5.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+66
+12.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+88
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+12
+2.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Balranald. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Balranald (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Balranald (A)% | Count | % | Balranald (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 90 | 17.3% | 24.5% | 3 | 20.0% | 22.0% | +87 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 62 | 11.9% | 9.0% | 3 | 20.0% | 8.5% | +59 | -8.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 66 | 12.7% | 11.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.8% | +66 | +12.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 72 | 13.8% | 10.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.7% | +72 | +13.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 43 | 8.3% | 10.2% | 3 | 20.0% | 10.6% | +40 | -11.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 29 | 5.6% | 5.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.1% | +29 | +5.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 66 | 12.7% | 10.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.2% | +66 | +12.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 91 | 17.5% | 17.0% | 3 | 20.0% | 19.9% | +88 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 12 | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.9% | +12 | +2.3pp |
| Total | 520 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +505 | 0.0pp |