idc-logo
svg rectangle color
Kempsey ShireCommunity profile
Employment status Industries Occupations Defence service Method of travel to work Disengagement by age

Kempsey District

Occupation of employment

reset

There were more community and personal service workers in the Kempsey District in 2021 than any other occupation.

The Kempsey District's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating the Kempsey District's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

Derived from the two Census questions:

'In the main job held last week, what was the person's occupation?' and 'What are the main tasks that the person himself/herself usually performs in that occupation?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

reset
Occupation of employment
Kempsey District - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Kempsey Shire %Number%Kempsey Shire %2016 to 2021
Managers2838.412.02077.411.6+75
Professionals48514.415.437913.514.5+106
Technicians and Trades Workers38411.413.236813.113.8+15
Community and Personal Service Workers69520.717.148417.214.7+210
Clerical and Administrative Workers33510.010.330510.811.1+30
Sales Workers37211.19.232611.610.3+45
Machinery Operators And Drivers2326.96.52187.87.0+13
Labourers50615.114.347616.914.6+30
Not stated or inadequately described812.42.0501.82.3+31
Total employed persons aged 15+3,362100.0100.02,818100.0100.0+544
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Kempsey District in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (695 people or 20.7%)
  • Labourers (506 people or 15.1%)
  • Professionals (485 people or 14.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,686 people in total or 50.1% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Kempsey Shire employed 17.1% in Community and Personal Service Workers; 14.3% in Labourers; and 15.4% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of the Kempsey District and Kempsey Shire were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (20.7% compared to 17.1%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (11.1% compared to 9.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (8.4% compared to 12.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (11.4% compared to 13.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Kempsey District increased by 544 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in the Kempsey District were for those employed as:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+210 persons)
  • Professionals (+106 persons)
  • Managers (+75 persons)

To continue
building your
demographic story
go to...

Powered by .id (informed decisions) for Kempsey Shire

.id community is an evidence base for over 250 local government areas in Australia and New Zealand, helping you make informed decisions.

LEARN MORE ABOUT .id
footer-drc

Free demographic resources

Access hundreds of free demographic and economic resources to help you make informed decisions.

FIND FREE RESOURCES

DISCLAIMER: While all due care has been taken to ensure that the content of this website is accurate and current, there may be errors or omissions in it and no legal responsibility is accepted for the information and opinions in this website.

Please view our Privacy Policy, Terms of use and Legal notices.

ABS Data and the copyright in the ABS Data remains the property of the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The copyright in the way .id has modified, transformed or reconfigured the ABS Data as published on this website remains the property of .id. ABS Data can be accessed from the Australian Bureau of Statistics at www.abs.gov.au. ABS data can be used under license - terms published on ABS website. intermediary.management@abs.gov.au if you have any queries or wish to distribute any ABS data.