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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Leeton (A), accounting for 18.2% (922 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (10.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 167 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Leeton (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Leeton (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leeton (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
751
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
751
14.8%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
648
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
648
12.8%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
722
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
722
14.2%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
549
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
549
10.8%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
558
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
558
11.0%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
361
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
361
7.1%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
451
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
451
8.9%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
922
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
922
18.2%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
109
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
109
2.1%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+13
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+16
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+72
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+167
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+47
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+9
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+20
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+10
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Leeton (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 | 751 | 14.8% | 13.4% | 738 | 15.7% | 13.0% | +13 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 648 | 12.8% | 19.2% | 632 | 13.4% | 18.1% | +16 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 722 | 14.2% | 14.5% | 650 | 13.8% | 14.8% | +72 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 549 | 10.8% | 13.2% | 382 | 8.1% | 11.9% | +167 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 558 | 11.0% | 11.7% | 511 | 10.9% | 12.4% | +47 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 361 | 7.1% | 8.5% | 357 | 7.6% | 9.6% | +4 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 451 | 8.9% | 6.9% | 442 | 9.4% | 7.1% | +9 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 922 | 18.2% | 10.9% | 902 | 19.2% | 11.4% | +20 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 109 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 99 | 2.1% | 1.6% | +10 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 5,073 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,705 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +368 | 0.0pp |