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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Moss Vale, accounting for 19% (814 people). This share was lower than Wingecarribee (A) (21.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 212 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Moss Vale - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Moss Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moss Vale, with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
568
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
568
13.3%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
814
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
814
19.0%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
747
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
747
17.4%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
465
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
465
10.9%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
475
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
475
11.1%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
367
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
367
8.6%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
276
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
276
6.4%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
505
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
505
11.8%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
72
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
72
1.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+164
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+212
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+96
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+34
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+48
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-14
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-8
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+47
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+10
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Moss Vale. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wingecarribee (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 568 | 13.3% | 15.8% | 404 | 10.9% | 14.5% | +164 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 814 | 19.0% | 21.5% | 602 | 16.2% | 20.2% | +212 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 747 | 17.4% | 15.9% | 651 | 17.5% | 16.0% | +96 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 465 | 10.9% | 10.8% | 431 | 11.6% | 10.8% | +34 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 475 | 11.1% | 11.0% | 427 | 11.5% | 11.3% | +48 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 367 | 8.6% | 8.4% | 381 | 10.3% | 9.7% | -14 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 276 | 6.4% | 5.6% | 284 | 7.6% | 5.8% | -8 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 505 | 11.8% | 9.5% | 458 | 12.3% | 10.2% | +47 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 72 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 62 | 1.7% | 1.6% | +10 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 4,284 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,714 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +570 | 0.0pp |