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 Lachlan (A), accounting for 28.6% (722 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 47 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Lachlan (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Lachlan (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lachlan (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
722
% of total
28.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
722
28.6%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
296
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
296
11.7%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
279
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
279
11.0%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
293
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
293
11.6%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
245
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
245
9.7%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
132
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
132
5.2%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
250
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
250
9.9%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
267
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
267
10.6%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
47
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
47
1.9%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+41
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-4
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-27
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+47
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+11
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-35
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+39
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-9
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Lachlan (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 | 722 | 28.6% | 13.4% | 681 | 27.5% | 13.0% | +41 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 296 | 11.7% | 19.2% | 300 | 12.1% | 18.1% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 279 | 11.0% | 14.5% | 306 | 12.4% | 14.8% | -27 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 293 | 11.6% | 13.2% | 246 | 10.0% | 11.9% | +47 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 245 | 9.7% | 11.7% | 234 | 9.5% | 12.4% | +11 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 132 | 5.2% | 8.5% | 167 | 6.8% | 9.6% | -35 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 250 | 9.9% | 6.9% | 211 | 8.5% | 7.1% | +39 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 267 | 10.6% | 10.9% | 276 | 11.2% | 11.4% | -9 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 47 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 45 | 1.8% | 1.6% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 2,526 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,472 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +54 | 0.0pp |