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 Edward River (A), accounting for 19.3% (728 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 93 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Edward River (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Edward River (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Edward River (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
728
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
728
19.3%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
553
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
553
14.7%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
477
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
477
12.6%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
495
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
495
13.1%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
426
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
426
11.3%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
299
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
299
7.9%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
251
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
251
6.7%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
453
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
453
12.0%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
98
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
98
2.6%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+35
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
0
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
0
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+86
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-23
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-31
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-23
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-93
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+29
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Edward River (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 | 728 | 19.3% | 13.4% | 693 | 18.2% | 13.0% | +35 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 553 | 14.7% | 19.2% | 553 | 14.5% | 18.1% | 0 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 477 | 12.6% | 14.5% | 477 | 12.5% | 14.8% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 495 | 13.1% | 13.2% | 409 | 10.7% | 11.9% | +86 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 426 | 11.3% | 11.7% | 449 | 11.8% | 12.4% | -23 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 299 | 7.9% | 8.5% | 330 | 8.7% | 9.6% | -31 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 251 | 6.7% | 6.9% | 274 | 7.2% | 7.1% | -23 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 453 | 12.0% | 10.9% | 546 | 14.3% | 11.4% | -93 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 98 | 2.6% | 1.8% | 69 | 1.8% | 1.6% | +29 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 3,773 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,812 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -39 | 0.0pp |