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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Oberon (A), accounting for 17.8% (437 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 47 people and 0.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Oberon (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Oberon (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Oberon (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
437
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
437
17.8%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
315
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
315
12.8%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
367
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
367
15.0%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
241
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
241
9.8%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
231
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
231
9.4%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
146
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
146
6.0%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
323
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
323
13.2%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
313
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
313
12.8%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
76
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
76
3.1%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+20
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+47
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+46
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+32
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+6
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-13
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+4
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+45
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+20
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Oberon (A). 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 | 437 | 17.8% | 13.4% | 417 | 18.6% | 13.0% | +20 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 315 | 12.8% | 19.2% | 268 | 12.0% | 18.1% | +47 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 367 | 15.0% | 14.5% | 321 | 14.3% | 14.8% | +46 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 241 | 9.8% | 13.2% | 209 | 9.3% | 11.9% | +32 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 231 | 9.4% | 11.7% | 225 | 10.0% | 12.4% | +6 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 146 | 6.0% | 8.5% | 159 | 7.1% | 9.6% | -13 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 323 | 13.2% | 6.9% | 319 | 14.2% | 7.1% | +4 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 313 | 12.8% | 10.9% | 268 | 12.0% | 11.4% | +45 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 76 | 3.1% | 1.8% | 56 | 2.5% | 1.6% | +20 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 2,452 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,241 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +211 | 0.0pp |