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, accounting for 23.7% (139 people). This share was lower than Walgett (A) (25.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 89 people and 17 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Walgett - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Walgett in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Walgett (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Walgett, with comparison markers for Walgett (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
139
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
+17.0pp
139
23.7%
+17.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
92
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
92
15.7%
+6.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
64
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
64
10.9%
-6.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
114
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
114
19.4%
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
49
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
49
8.3%
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
27
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
27
4.6%
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
30
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-10.2pp
30
5.1%
-10.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
72
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
72
12.3%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
12
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
12
2.0%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+89
+17.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+20
+6.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-62
-6.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+3
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-47
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-36
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-84
-10.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-34
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+8
+1.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Walgett. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Walgett (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Walgett (A)% | Count | % | Walgett (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 139 | 23.7% | 25.6% | 50 | 6.7% | 23.8% | +89 | +17.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 92 | 15.7% | 13.2% | 72 | 9.6% | 13.7% | +20 | +6.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 64 | 10.9% | 7.9% | 126 | 16.9% | 8.6% | -62 | -6.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 114 | 19.4% | 17.3% | 111 | 14.9% | 14.0% | +3 | +4.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 49 | 8.3% | 9.2% | 96 | 12.9% | 9.3% | -47 | -4.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 27 | 4.6% | 5.0% | 63 | 8.4% | 5.2% | -36 | -3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 30 | 5.1% | 7.7% | 114 | 15.3% | 8.6% | -84 | -10.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 72 | 12.3% | 12.4% | 106 | 14.2% | 13.7% | -34 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 12 | 2.0% | 2.1% | 4 | 0.5% | 2.4% | +8 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 587 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 747 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -160 | 0.0pp |