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 Bega Valley (A), accounting for 17.4% (2,604 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (19.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 493 people and 1.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Bega Valley (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Bega Valley (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bega Valley (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
2,051
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
2,051
13.7%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,604
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
2,604
17.4%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
2,258
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
2,258
15.1%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
2,045
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
2,045
13.7%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,554
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,554
10.4%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
1,361
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
1,361
9.1%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
866
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
866
5.8%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,994
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,994
13.3%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
247
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
247
1.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+261
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+493
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+235
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+433
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+116
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-48
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+103
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+178
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+44
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Bega Valley (A). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 2,051 | 13.7% | 13.4% | 1,790 | 13.6% | 13.0% | +261 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,604 | 17.4% | 19.2% | 2,111 | 16.0% | 18.1% | +493 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 2,258 | 15.1% | 14.5% | 2,023 | 15.4% | 14.8% | +235 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 2,045 | 13.7% | 13.2% | 1,612 | 12.3% | 11.9% | +433 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,554 | 10.4% | 11.7% | 1,438 | 10.9% | 12.4% | +116 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 1,361 | 9.1% | 8.5% | 1,409 | 10.7% | 9.6% | -48 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 866 | 5.8% | 6.9% | 763 | 5.8% | 7.1% | +103 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,994 | 13.3% | 10.9% | 1,816 | 13.8% | 11.4% | +178 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 247 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 203 | 1.5% | 1.6% | +44 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 14,975 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,153 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,822 | 0.0pp |