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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Blayney, accounting for 16.2% (246 people). This share was higher than Blayney (A) (14.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 31 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Blayney - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Blayney in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blayney, with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
152
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
152
10.0%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
175
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
175
11.5%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
246
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
246
16.2%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
194
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
194
12.8%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
174
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
174
11.5%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
119
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
119
7.8%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
189
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
189
12.5%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
229
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
229
15.1%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
34
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
34
2.2%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
0
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+19
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+24
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+31
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+17
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-1
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+12
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+12
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Blayney. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blayney (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Blayney (A)% | Count | % | Blayney (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 152 | 10.0% | 17.5% | 152 | 10.8% | 17.3% | 0 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 175 | 11.5% | 14.4% | 156 | 11.1% | 14.2% | +19 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 246 | 16.2% | 14.8% | 222 | 15.7% | 14.3% | +24 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 194 | 12.8% | 11.2% | 163 | 11.6% | 9.9% | +31 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 174 | 11.5% | 11.0% | 157 | 11.1% | 11.4% | +17 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 119 | 7.8% | 6.4% | 115 | 8.2% | 7.2% | +4 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 189 | 12.5% | 9.5% | 190 | 13.5% | 10.5% | -1 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 229 | 15.1% | 13.2% | 217 | 15.4% | 13.3% | +12 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 34 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 22 | 1.6% | 2.1% | +12 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 1,516 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,410 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +106 | 0.0pp |