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 Walgett (A), accounting for 25.6% (427 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 77 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Walgett (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Walgett (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Walgett (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
427
% of total
25.6%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
427
25.6%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
220
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
220
13.2%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
132
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
132
7.9%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
288
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
288
17.3%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
153
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
153
9.2%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
84
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
84
5.0%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
128
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
128
7.7%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
206
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
206
12.4%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
35
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
35
2.1%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-63
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-63
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-46
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-1
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-39
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-24
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-50
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-77
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-14
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Walgett (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 | 427 | 25.6% | 13.4% | 490 | 23.8% | 13.0% | -63 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 220 | 13.2% | 19.2% | 283 | 13.7% | 18.1% | -63 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 132 | 7.9% | 14.5% | 178 | 8.6% | 14.8% | -46 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 288 | 17.3% | 13.2% | 289 | 14.0% | 11.9% | -1 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 153 | 9.2% | 11.7% | 192 | 9.3% | 12.4% | -39 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 84 | 5.0% | 8.5% | 108 | 5.2% | 9.6% | -24 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 128 | 7.7% | 6.9% | 178 | 8.6% | 7.1% | -50 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 206 | 12.4% | 10.9% | 283 | 13.7% | 11.4% | -77 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 35 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 49 | 2.4% | 1.6% | -14 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 1,668 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,060 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -392 | 0.0pp |