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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Goulburn Mulwaree (A), accounting for 14.9% (2,136 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (13.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 284 people and 0.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Goulburn Mulwaree (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Goulburn Mulwaree (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goulburn Mulwaree (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,747
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
1,747
12.2%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,106
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
2,106
14.7%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
2,129
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
2,129
14.8%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
2,136
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
2,136
14.9%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,665
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,665
11.6%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
1,284
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,284
8.9%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
1,231
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,231
8.6%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,751
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,751
12.2%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
305
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
305
2.1%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+279
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+262
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+284
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+189
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+115
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+18
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+143
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+250
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+94
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Goulburn Mulwaree (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 | 1,747 | 12.2% | 13.4% | 1,468 | 11.5% | 13.0% | +279 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,106 | 14.7% | 19.2% | 1,844 | 14.5% | 18.1% | +262 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 2,129 | 14.8% | 14.5% | 1,845 | 14.5% | 14.8% | +284 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 2,136 | 14.9% | 13.2% | 1,947 | 15.3% | 11.9% | +189 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,665 | 11.6% | 11.7% | 1,550 | 12.2% | 12.4% | +115 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 1,284 | 8.9% | 8.5% | 1,266 | 10.0% | 9.6% | +18 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 1,231 | 8.6% | 6.9% | 1,088 | 8.6% | 7.1% | +143 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,751 | 12.2% | 10.9% | 1,501 | 11.8% | 11.4% | +250 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 305 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 211 | 1.7% | 1.6% | +94 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 14,350 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,722 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,628 | 0.0pp |