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 Barnawartha, accounting for 16.5% (87 people). This share was higher than Indigo (S) (14%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 78 people and 6.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Barnawartha - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Barnawartha in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barnawartha, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
67
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-9.3pp
67
12.7%
-9.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
62
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
62
11.8%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
87
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
87
16.5%
+6.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
64
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
64
12.2%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
73
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
73
13.9%
+8.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
46
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-8.9pp
46
8.7%
-8.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
58
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
58
11.0%
+7.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
63
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
63
12.0%
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
11
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
11
2.1%
+2.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+47
-9.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+51
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+78
+6.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+53
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+68
+8.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+30
-8.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+55
+7.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+55
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+11
+2.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Barnawartha. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 67 | 12.7% | 17.9% | 20 | 22.0% | 16.6% | +47 | -9.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 62 | 11.8% | 20.5% | 11 | 12.1% | 19.1% | +51 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 87 | 16.5% | 14.0% | 9 | 9.9% | 14.3% | +78 | +6.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 64 | 12.2% | 11.3% | 11 | 12.1% | 11.0% | +53 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 73 | 13.9% | 9.8% | 5 | 5.5% | 10.7% | +68 | +8.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 46 | 8.7% | 7.1% | 16 | 17.6% | 7.6% | +30 | -8.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 58 | 11.0% | 6.4% | 3 | 3.3% | 6.6% | +55 | +7.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 63 | 12.0% | 11.2% | 8 | 8.8% | 12.5% | +55 | +3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 11 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +11 | +2.1pp |
| Total | 526 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 91 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +435 | 0.0pp |