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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Brewarrina, accounting for 20.9% (62 people). This share was higher than Brewarrina (A) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which decreased by 11 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Brewarrina - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Brewarrina in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brewarrina (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brewarrina, with comparison markers for Brewarrina (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
45
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
45
15.2%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
52
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
52
17.6%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
29
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
29
9.8%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
62
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
62
20.9%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
29
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
29
9.8%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
12
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
12
4.1%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
23
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
23
7.8%
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
37
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
37
12.5%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
13
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
13
4.4%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-11
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-6
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-3
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-11
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-2
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+5
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+10
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-5
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
0
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Brewarrina. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brewarrina (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brewarrina (A)% | Count | % | Brewarrina (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 45 | 15.2% | 23.5% | 56 | 17.4% | 25.1% | -11 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 52 | 17.6% | 16.4% | 58 | 18.1% | 16.9% | -6 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 29 | 9.8% | 7.2% | 32 | 10.0% | 8.0% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 62 | 20.9% | 17.0% | 73 | 22.7% | 19.3% | -11 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 29 | 9.8% | 8.7% | 31 | 9.7% | 8.0% | -2 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 12 | 4.1% | 2.7% | 7 | 2.2% | 3.0% | +5 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 23 | 7.8% | 7.8% | 13 | 4.0% | 4.2% | +10 | +3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 37 | 12.5% | 14.6% | 42 | 13.1% | 13.1% | -5 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 13 | 4.4% | 2.9% | 13 | 4.0% | 3.2% | 0 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 296 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 321 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -25 | 0.0pp |