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 Coonamble (A), accounting for 25% (347 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 62 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Coonamble (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Coonamble (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coonamble (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
347
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
347
25.0%
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
191
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
191
13.8%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
126
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
126
9.1%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
186
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
186
13.4%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
138
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
138
10.0%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
59
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
59
4.3%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
92
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
92
6.6%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
206
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
206
14.9%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
43
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
43
3.1%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-62
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+22
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-22
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+22
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-7
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-23
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+7
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+14
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+7
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Coonamble (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 | 347 | 25.0% | 13.4% | 409 | 28.8% | 13.0% | -62 | -3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 191 | 13.8% | 19.2% | 169 | 11.9% | 18.1% | +22 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 126 | 9.1% | 14.5% | 148 | 10.4% | 14.8% | -22 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 186 | 13.4% | 13.2% | 164 | 11.6% | 11.9% | +22 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 138 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 145 | 10.2% | 12.4% | -7 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 59 | 4.3% | 8.5% | 82 | 5.8% | 9.6% | -23 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 92 | 6.6% | 6.9% | 85 | 6.0% | 7.1% | +7 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 206 | 14.9% | 10.9% | 192 | 13.5% | 11.4% | +14 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 43 | 3.1% | 1.8% | 36 | 2.5% | 1.6% | +7 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 1,386 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,419 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -33 | 0.0pp |