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 Menindee (part), accounting for 22.6% (38 people). This share was lower than Central Darling (A) (29.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 22 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Menindee (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Menindee (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Central Darling (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Menindee (part), with comparison markers for Central Darling (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
38
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
38
22.6%
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
29
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
29
17.3%
+5.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
7
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
7
4.2%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
29
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
29
17.3%
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
15
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
15
8.9%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
3
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
3
1.8%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
12
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
12
7.1%
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
34
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
34
20.2%
+12.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
3
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
3
1.8%
-4.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-1
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+12
+5.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
0
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+8
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+2
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-1
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-3
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+22
+12.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-6
-4.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Menindee (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Central Darling (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Central Darling (A)% | Count | % | Central Darling (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 38 | 22.6% | 29.4% | 39 | 26.5% | 32.3% | -1 | -3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 29 | 17.3% | 15.3% | 17 | 11.6% | 10.3% | +12 | +5.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 7 | 4.2% | 3.7% | 7 | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 29 | 17.3% | 14.7% | 21 | 14.3% | 16.1% | +8 | +3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 15 | 8.9% | 9.4% | 13 | 8.8% | 6.0% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 3 | 1.8% | 1.4% | 4 | 2.7% | 2.7% | -1 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 12 | 7.1% | 6.1% | 15 | 10.2% | 5.7% | -3 | -3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 34 | 20.2% | 18.2% | 12 | 8.2% | 17.9% | +22 | +12.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 3 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 9 | 6.1% | 3.0% | -6 | -4.3pp |
| Total | 168 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 147 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |