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 Canowindra (part), accounting for 23.2% (233 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (21.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 22 people and 0.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Canowindra (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Canowindra (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Canowindra (part), with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
233
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
233
23.2%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
148
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
148
14.7%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
126
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
126
12.5%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
116
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
116
11.5%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
95
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
95
9.5%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
72
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
72
7.2%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
63
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
63
6.3%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
135
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
135
13.4%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
13
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
13
1.3%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+22
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+9
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+12
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+2
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+3
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+1
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+8
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+9
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-7
-0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Canowindra (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 233 | 23.2% | 21.4% | 211 | 22.6% | 20.9% | +22 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 148 | 14.7% | 16.7% | 139 | 14.9% | 16.5% | +9 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 126 | 12.5% | 14.2% | 114 | 12.2% | 14.3% | +12 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 116 | 11.5% | 9.8% | 114 | 12.2% | 9.2% | +2 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 95 | 9.5% | 11.2% | 92 | 9.9% | 11.8% | +3 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 72 | 7.2% | 6.0% | 71 | 7.6% | 6.9% | +1 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 63 | 6.3% | 7.4% | 55 | 5.9% | 7.0% | +8 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 135 | 13.4% | 11.6% | 126 | 13.5% | 11.6% | +9 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 13 | 1.3% | 1.9% | 20 | 2.1% | 1.7% | -7 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 1,005 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 934 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +71 | 0.0pp |