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 Paringa, accounting for 28.1% (153 people). This share was higher than Renmark Paringa (DC) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 25 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Paringa - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Paringa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Renmark Paringa (DC) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Paringa, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
78
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
78
14.3%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
65
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
65
11.9%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
74
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
74
13.6%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
44
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
44
8.1%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
56
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
56
10.3%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
39
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
39
7.2%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
39
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
39
7.2%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
153
% of total
28.1%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
153
28.1%
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
0
0.0%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-1
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+4
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+13
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-3
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-9
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-4
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+25
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-8
-1.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Paringa. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Renmark Paringa (DC)% | Count | % | Renmark Paringa (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 78 | 14.3% | 15.9% | 79 | 15.2% | 16.6% | -1 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 65 | 11.9% | 10.4% | 61 | 11.7% | 11.3% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 74 | 13.6% | 12.4% | 61 | 11.7% | 12.2% | +13 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 44 | 8.1% | 11.6% | 47 | 9.0% | 9.3% | -3 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 56 | 10.3% | 9.7% | 65 | 12.5% | 10.2% | -9 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 39 | 7.2% | 8.4% | 35 | 6.7% | 8.9% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 39 | 7.2% | 7.3% | 43 | 8.3% | 7.8% | -4 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 153 | 28.1% | 21.7% | 128 | 24.6% | 22.0% | +25 | +3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 0 | 0.0% | 2.3% | 8 | 1.5% | 1.9% | -8 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 544 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 521 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23 | 0.0pp |