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 Warren (A), accounting for 31% (343 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 32 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Warren (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Warren (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Warren (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
343
% of total
31.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
343
31.0%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
108
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
108
9.8%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
123
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
123
11.1%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
83
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
83
7.5%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
106
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
106
9.6%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
58
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
58
5.2%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
107
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
107
9.7%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
158
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
158
14.3%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
24
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
24
2.2%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-23
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-32
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-7
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-13
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-4
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-6
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+19
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+16
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Warren (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 | 343 | 31.0% | 13.4% | 366 | 31.9% | 13.0% | -23 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 108 | 9.8% | 19.2% | 140 | 12.2% | 18.1% | -32 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 123 | 11.1% | 14.5% | 130 | 11.3% | 14.8% | -7 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 83 | 7.5% | 13.2% | 96 | 8.4% | 11.9% | -13 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 106 | 9.6% | 11.7% | 110 | 9.6% | 12.4% | -4 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 58 | 5.2% | 8.5% | 64 | 5.6% | 9.6% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 107 | 9.7% | 6.9% | 88 | 7.7% | 7.1% | +19 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 158 | 14.3% | 10.9% | 142 | 12.4% | 11.4% | +16 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 24 | 2.2% | 1.8% | 21 | 1.8% | 1.6% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 1,106 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,149 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -43 | 0.0pp |