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 Booral (NSW), accounting for 22.4% (47 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 22 people and 9.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Booral (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Booral (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Booral (NSW), with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
43
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
43
20.5%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
30
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
30
14.3%
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
47
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
47
22.4%
+9.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
12
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
12
5.7%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
25
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
25
11.9%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
12
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
12
5.7%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
19
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
19
9.0%
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
18
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
18
8.6%
-5.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
6
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
6
2.9%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+7
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+10
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+22
+9.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+1
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-1
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-2
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-5
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-9
-5.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Booral (NSW). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 43 | 20.5% | 12.3% | 36 | 18.8% | 12.2% | +7 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 30 | 14.3% | 16.6% | 20 | 10.5% | 16.1% | +10 | +3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 47 | 22.4% | 14.5% | 25 | 13.1% | 14.6% | +22 | +9.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 12 | 5.7% | 15.0% | 11 | 5.8% | 12.7% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 25 | 11.9% | 10.6% | 26 | 13.6% | 11.1% | -1 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 12 | 5.7% | 10.1% | 14 | 7.3% | 11.7% | -2 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 19 | 9.0% | 6.2% | 24 | 12.6% | 6.6% | -5 | -3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 18 | 8.6% | 12.6% | 27 | 14.1% | 13.3% | -9 | -5.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 6 | 2.9% | 2.0% | 5 | 2.6% | 1.7% | +1 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 210 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 191 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +19 | 0.0pp |