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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Taree, accounting for 17.5% (963 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (15%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 277 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Taree - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Taree in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Taree, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
476
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
476
8.6%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
867
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
867
15.7%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
694
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
694
12.6%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
963
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
963
17.5%
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
550
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
550
10.0%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
690
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
690
12.5%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
334
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
334
6.1%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
837
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
837
15.2%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
100
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
100
1.8%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+15
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+94
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+35
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+277
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-3
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-32
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-5
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+84
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+30
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Taree. 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 | 476 | 8.6% | 12.3% | 461 | 9.2% | 12.2% | +15 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 867 | 15.7% | 16.6% | 773 | 15.4% | 16.1% | +94 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 694 | 12.6% | 14.5% | 659 | 13.1% | 14.6% | +35 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 963 | 17.5% | 15.0% | 686 | 13.7% | 12.7% | +277 | +3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 550 | 10.0% | 10.6% | 553 | 11.0% | 11.1% | -3 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 690 | 12.5% | 10.1% | 722 | 14.4% | 11.7% | -32 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 334 | 6.1% | 6.2% | 339 | 6.8% | 6.6% | -5 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 837 | 15.2% | 12.6% | 753 | 15.0% | 13.3% | +84 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 100 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 70 | 1.4% | 1.7% | +30 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 5,512 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,021 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +491 | 0.0pp |