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 Brewarrina (A), accounting for 23.5% (105 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 20 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Brewarrina (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Brewarrina (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brewarrina (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
105
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
105
23.5%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
73
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
73
16.4%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
32
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
32
7.2%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
76
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
76
17.0%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
39
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
39
8.7%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
12
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
12
2.7%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
35
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
35
7.8%
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
65
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
65
14.6%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
13
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
13
2.9%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-20
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-11
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-8
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-20
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-1
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-3
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+14
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
0
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Brewarrina (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 | 105 | 23.5% | 13.4% | 125 | 25.1% | 13.0% | -20 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 73 | 16.4% | 19.2% | 84 | 16.9% | 18.1% | -11 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 32 | 7.2% | 14.5% | 40 | 8.0% | 14.8% | -8 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 76 | 17.0% | 13.2% | 96 | 19.3% | 11.9% | -20 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 39 | 8.7% | 11.7% | 40 | 8.0% | 12.4% | -1 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 12 | 2.7% | 8.5% | 15 | 3.0% | 9.6% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 35 | 7.8% | 6.9% | 21 | 4.2% | 7.1% | +14 | +3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 65 | 14.6% | 10.9% | 65 | 13.1% | 11.4% | 0 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 13 | 2.9% | 1.8% | 16 | 3.2% | 1.6% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 446 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 498 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -52 | 0.0pp |