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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Clarence Town, accounting for 21.1% (229 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (18.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 211 people, while its share fell by 0.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Clarence Town - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Clarence Town in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clarence Town, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
121
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
121
11.1%
+7.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
161
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
161
14.8%
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
229
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
229
21.1%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
104
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
104
9.6%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
147
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-11.8pp
147
13.5%
-11.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
81
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
81
7.5%
+7.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
119
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
119
11.0%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
99
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
99
9.1%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
25
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
25
2.3%
+2.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+118
+7.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+146
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+211
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+95
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+126
-11.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+81
+7.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+111
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+92
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+25
+2.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Clarence Town. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dungog (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dungog (A)% | Count | % | Dungog (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 121 | 11.1% | 15.9% | 3 | 3.6% | 15.6% | +118 | +7.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 161 | 14.8% | 14.8% | 15 | 18.1% | 14.2% | +146 | -3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 229 | 21.1% | 18.3% | 18 | 21.7% | 18.0% | +211 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 104 | 9.6% | 10.5% | 9 | 10.8% | 9.2% | +95 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 147 | 13.5% | 11.9% | 21 | 25.3% | 12.6% | +126 | -11.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 81 | 7.5% | 7.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.2% | +81 | +7.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 119 | 11.0% | 9.3% | 8 | 9.6% | 9.3% | +111 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 99 | 9.1% | 10.8% | 7 | 8.4% | 12.1% | +92 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 25 | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +25 | +2.3pp |
| Total | 1,086 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 83 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,003 | 0.0pp |