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 Kyogle (A), accounting for 18.9% (666 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 95 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kyogle (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kyogle (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kyogle (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
666
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
666
18.9%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
507
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
507
14.4%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
437
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
437
12.4%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
441
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
441
12.5%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
345
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
345
9.8%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
226
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
226
6.4%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
257
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
257
7.3%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
539
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
539
15.3%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
96
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
96
2.7%
+0.7pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+3
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+47
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+56
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+95
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+22
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-4
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+2
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+26
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+32
+0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kyogle (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 | 666 | 18.9% | 13.4% | 663 | 20.5% | 13.0% | +3 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 507 | 14.4% | 19.2% | 460 | 14.2% | 18.1% | +47 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 437 | 12.4% | 14.5% | 381 | 11.8% | 14.8% | +56 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 441 | 12.5% | 13.2% | 346 | 10.7% | 11.9% | +95 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 345 | 9.8% | 11.7% | 323 | 10.0% | 12.4% | +22 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 226 | 6.4% | 8.5% | 230 | 7.1% | 9.6% | -4 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 257 | 7.3% | 6.9% | 255 | 7.9% | 7.1% | +2 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 539 | 15.3% | 10.9% | 513 | 15.8% | 11.4% | +26 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 96 | 2.7% | 1.8% | 64 | 2.0% | 1.6% | +32 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 3,518 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,239 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +279 | 0.0pp |