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 Hay (A), accounting for 19.9% (256 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which decreased by 55 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Hay (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Hay (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hay (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
256
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
256
19.9%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
133
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
133
10.3%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
190
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
190
14.8%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
122
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
122
9.5%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
134
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
134
10.4%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
110
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
110
8.6%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
97
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
97
7.5%
-4.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
228
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
228
17.7%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
26
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
26
2.0%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+3
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+7
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+11
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-2
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+4
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+2
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-55
-4.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+21
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Hay (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 | 256 | 19.9% | 13.4% | 253 | 19.5% | 13.0% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 133 | 10.3% | 19.2% | 126 | 9.7% | 18.1% | +7 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 190 | 14.8% | 14.5% | 179 | 13.8% | 14.8% | +11 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 122 | 9.5% | 13.2% | 124 | 9.6% | 11.9% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 134 | 10.4% | 11.7% | 130 | 10.0% | 12.4% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 110 | 8.6% | 8.5% | 108 | 8.3% | 9.6% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 97 | 7.5% | 6.9% | 152 | 11.7% | 7.1% | -55 | -4.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 228 | 17.7% | 10.9% | 207 | 16.0% | 11.4% | +21 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 26 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 27 | 2.1% | 1.6% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,286 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,296 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |