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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Rocky River (Uralla - NSW), accounting for 19.1% (25 people). This share was higher than Uralla (A) (11.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 1,477 people and 13.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Rocky River (Uralla - NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Rocky River (Uralla - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Uralla (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rocky River (Uralla - NSW), with comparison markers for Uralla (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
18
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
18
13.7%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
20
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-13.3pp
20
15.3%
-13.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
24
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
24
18.3%
+6.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
25
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
25
19.1%
+10.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
7
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-9.8pp
7
5.3%
-9.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
16
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
16
12.2%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
3
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
3
2.3%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
17
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
17
13.0%
+7.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
0
0.0%
-2.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-739
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-1,477
-13.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-578
+6.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-437
+10.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-784
-9.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-449
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-227
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-282
+7.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-127
-2.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Rocky River (Uralla - NSW). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Uralla (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Uralla (A)% | Count | % | Uralla (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 18 | 13.7% | 18.6% | 757 | 14.5% | 19.0% | -739 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 20 | 15.3% | 16.9% | 1,497 | 28.6% | 16.1% | -1,477 | -13.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 24 | 18.3% | 14.0% | 602 | 11.5% | 14.2% | -578 | +6.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 25 | 19.1% | 11.6% | 462 | 8.8% | 10.1% | -437 | +10.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 7 | 5.3% | 12.1% | 791 | 15.1% | 12.5% | -784 | -9.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 16 | 12.2% | 6.8% | 465 | 8.9% | 7.7% | -449 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 3 | 2.3% | 5.4% | 230 | 4.4% | 4.8% | -227 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 17 | 13.0% | 12.9% | 299 | 5.7% | 14.0% | -282 | +7.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% | 127 | 2.4% | 1.6% | -127 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 131 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,232 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5,101 | 0.0pp |