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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Deniliquin (part), accounting for 15.6% (504 people). This share was higher than Edward River (A) (14.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 380 people and 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Deniliquin (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Deniliquin (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Edward River (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Deniliquin (part), with comparison markers for Edward River (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
437
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
437
13.5%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
504
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-19.6pp
504
15.6%
-19.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
452
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
452
14.0%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
473
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
473
14.6%
+5.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
385
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
385
11.9%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
283
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
283
8.7%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
235
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
235
7.3%
+5.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
367
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
367
11.3%
+6.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
93
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
93
2.9%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+297
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+134
-19.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+340
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+380
+5.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+232
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+192
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+213
+5.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+320
+6.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+67
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Deniliquin (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Edward River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Edward River (A)% | Count | % | Edward River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 437 | 13.5% | 19.3% | 140 | 13.3% | 18.2% | +297 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 504 | 15.6% | 14.7% | 370 | 35.2% | 14.5% | +134 | -19.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 452 | 14.0% | 12.6% | 112 | 10.7% | 12.5% | +340 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 473 | 14.6% | 13.1% | 93 | 8.8% | 10.7% | +380 | +5.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 385 | 11.9% | 11.3% | 153 | 14.6% | 11.8% | +232 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 283 | 8.7% | 7.9% | 91 | 8.7% | 8.7% | +192 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 235 | 7.3% | 6.7% | 22 | 2.1% | 7.2% | +213 | +5.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 367 | 11.3% | 12.0% | 47 | 4.5% | 14.3% | +320 | +6.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 93 | 2.9% | 2.6% | 26 | 2.5% | 1.8% | +67 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 3,239 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,051 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,188 | 0.0pp |