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 Collarenebri (part), accounting for 24.2% (48 people). This share was lower than Walgett (A) (25.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 19 people and 8.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Collarenebri (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Collarenebri (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Walgett (A) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Collarenebri (part), with comparison markers for Walgett (A).

Collarenebri (part)
Walgett (A)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

48

% of total

24.2%

Change from 2016

-3.3pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

19

% of total

9.6%

Change from 2016

-8.4pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

9

% of total

4.5%

Change from 2016

+0.7pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

30

% of total

15.2%

Change from 2016

+0.5pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

19

% of total

9.6%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

6

% of total

3.0%

Change from 2016

+0.2pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

34

% of total

17.2%

Change from 2016

+7.7pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

26

% of total

13.1%

Change from 2016

-1.1pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-1.4pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Collarenebri (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Walgett (A).

Occupation of employment for Collarenebri (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Walgett (A).
Occupation of employment for Collarenebri (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Walgett (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Walgett (A)%Count%Walgett (A)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers4824.2%25.6%5827.5%23.8%-10-3.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals199.6%13.2%3818.0%13.7%-19-8.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers94.5%7.9%83.8%8.6%+1+0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers3015.2%17.3%3114.7%14.0%-1+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers199.6%9.2%178.1%9.3%+2+1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers63.0%5.0%62.8%5.2%0+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers3417.2%7.7%209.5%8.6%+14+7.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers2613.1%12.4%3014.2%13.7%-4-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated00.0%2.1%31.4%2.4%-3-1.4pp
Total198100.0%100.0%211100.0%100.0%-130.0pp