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 Berrigan (A), accounting for 19% (655 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 45 people and 0.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Berrigan (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Berrigan (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Berrigan (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
655
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
655
19.0%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
429
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
429
12.4%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
468
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
468
13.5%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
409
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
409
11.8%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
371
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
371
10.7%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
251
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
251
7.3%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
295
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
295
8.5%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
516
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
516
14.9%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
67
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
67
1.9%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-27
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+29
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+34
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+45
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+39
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+1
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+13
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+32
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+7
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Berrigan (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 | 655 | 19.0% | 13.4% | 682 | 20.8% | 13.0% | -27 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 429 | 12.4% | 19.2% | 400 | 12.2% | 18.1% | +29 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 468 | 13.5% | 14.5% | 434 | 13.2% | 14.8% | +34 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 409 | 11.8% | 13.2% | 364 | 11.1% | 11.9% | +45 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 371 | 10.7% | 11.7% | 332 | 10.1% | 12.4% | +39 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 251 | 7.3% | 8.5% | 250 | 7.6% | 9.6% | +1 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 295 | 8.5% | 6.9% | 282 | 8.6% | 7.1% | +13 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 516 | 14.9% | 10.9% | 484 | 14.7% | 11.4% | +32 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 67 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 60 | 1.8% | 1.6% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 3,454 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,282 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +172 | 0.0pp |