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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Upper Hunter Shire (A), accounting for 17% (1,152 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 149 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Upper Hunter Shire (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Upper Hunter Shire (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Upper Hunter Shire (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,037
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,037
15.3%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
825
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
825
12.2%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,152
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,152
17.0%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
631
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
631
9.3%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
575
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
575
8.5%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
403
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
403
5.9%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
892
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
892
13.1%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,136
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
1,136
16.7%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
122
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
122
1.8%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+7
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+57
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+92
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+149
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-14
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-44
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+69
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+131
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+32
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Upper Hunter Shire (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 | 1,037 | 15.3% | 13.4% | 1,030 | 16.4% | 13.0% | +7 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 825 | 12.2% | 19.2% | 768 | 12.2% | 18.1% | +57 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,152 | 17.0% | 14.5% | 1,060 | 16.8% | 14.8% | +92 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 631 | 9.3% | 13.2% | 482 | 7.7% | 11.9% | +149 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 575 | 8.5% | 11.7% | 589 | 9.4% | 12.4% | -14 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 403 | 5.9% | 8.5% | 447 | 7.1% | 9.6% | -44 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 892 | 13.1% | 6.9% | 823 | 13.1% | 7.1% | +69 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,136 | 16.7% | 10.9% | 1,005 | 16.0% | 11.4% | +131 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 122 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 90 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +32 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 6,784 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,298 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +486 | 0.0pp |