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 Lithgow (C), accounting for 16.6% (1,377 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 199 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Lithgow (C) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Lithgow (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lithgow (C), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
935
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
935
11.3%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,112
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
1,112
13.4%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,377
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,377
16.6%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,161
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
1,161
14.0%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,068
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,068
12.9%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
629
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
629
7.6%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
936
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
936
11.3%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
945
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
945
11.4%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
149
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
149
1.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+199
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+160
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+14
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+155
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+37
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-25
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-36
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+3
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+7
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Lithgow (C). 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 | 935 | 11.3% | 13.4% | 736 | 9.4% | 13.0% | +199 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,112 | 13.4% | 19.2% | 952 | 12.2% | 18.1% | +160 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,377 | 16.6% | 14.5% | 1,363 | 17.5% | 14.8% | +14 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,161 | 14.0% | 13.2% | 1,006 | 12.9% | 11.9% | +155 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,068 | 12.9% | 11.7% | 1,031 | 13.2% | 12.4% | +37 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 629 | 7.6% | 8.5% | 654 | 8.4% | 9.6% | -25 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 936 | 11.3% | 6.9% | 972 | 12.5% | 7.1% | -36 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 945 | 11.4% | 10.9% | 942 | 12.1% | 11.4% | +3 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 149 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 142 | 1.8% | 1.6% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 8,304 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,798 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +506 | 0.0pp |