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 Narrandera, accounting for 18.2% (311 people). This share was higher than Narrandera (A) (16.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 50 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Narrandera - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Narrandera in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Narrandera (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narrandera, with comparison markers for Narrandera (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
201
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
201
11.8%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
221
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
221
12.9%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
254
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
254
14.9%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
245
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
245
14.3%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
171
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
171
10.0%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
125
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
125
7.3%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
147
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
147
8.6%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
311
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
311
18.2%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
38
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
38
2.2%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-1
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+12
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+22
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+50
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-10
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+1
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-8
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-12
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+11
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Narrandera. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Narrandera (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Narrandera (A)% | Count | % | Narrandera (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 201 | 11.8% | 19.3% | 202 | 12.2% | 21.5% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 221 | 12.9% | 12.6% | 209 | 12.7% | 11.9% | +12 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 254 | 14.9% | 13.2% | 232 | 14.1% | 12.4% | +22 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 245 | 14.3% | 11.9% | 195 | 11.8% | 9.5% | +50 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 171 | 10.0% | 9.9% | 181 | 11.0% | 10.4% | -10 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 125 | 7.3% | 6.6% | 124 | 7.5% | 6.6% | +1 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 147 | 8.6% | 8.4% | 155 | 9.4% | 8.9% | -8 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 311 | 18.2% | 16.1% | 323 | 19.6% | 16.9% | -12 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 38 | 2.2% | 2.2% | 27 | 1.6% | 1.7% | +11 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 1,710 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,650 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +60 | 0.0pp |