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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Gumma, accounting for 18.2% (34 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (16.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 11 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Gumma - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Gumma in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gumma, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
24
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
24
12.8%
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
34
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
34
18.2%
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
33
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
33
17.6%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
29
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
29
15.5%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
16
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
16
8.6%
-4.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
14
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
14
7.5%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
10
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
10
5.3%
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
23
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
23
12.3%
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
4
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
4
2.1%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+10
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+11
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+6
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+7
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-6
-4.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-1
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-4
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-3
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Gumma. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 24 | 12.8% | 13.1% | 14 | 8.5% | 12.4% | +10 | +4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 34 | 18.2% | 16.3% | 23 | 13.9% | 15.9% | +11 | +4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 33 | 17.6% | 14.0% | 27 | 16.4% | 14.8% | +6 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 29 | 15.5% | 16.4% | 22 | 13.3% | 14.6% | +7 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 16 | 8.6% | 10.5% | 22 | 13.3% | 10.6% | -6 | -4.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 14 | 7.5% | 8.8% | 15 | 9.1% | 8.6% | -1 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 10 | 5.3% | 6.0% | 14 | 8.5% | 6.9% | -4 | -3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 23 | 12.3% | 13.0% | 26 | 15.8% | 14.3% | -3 | -3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 4 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3 | 1.8% | 1.9% | +1 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 187 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 165 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22 | 0.0pp |