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 Coolgardie (NSW), accounting for 26.8% (15 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (22.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which increased by 4 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Coolgardie (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Coolgardie (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coolgardie (NSW), with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
7
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
7
12.5%
-6.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
15
% of total
26.8%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
15
26.8%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
6
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
6
10.7%
-6.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
3
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
3
5.4%
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
10
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
10
17.9%
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
3
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
3
5.4%
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
3
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
3
5.4%
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
4
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
4
7.1%
-4.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
8
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
8
14.3%
+14.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-1
-6.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+3
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-1
-6.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+3
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+4
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+3
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+3
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-1
-4.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+8
+14.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Coolgardie (NSW). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Ballina (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Ballina (A)% | Count | % | Ballina (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 7 | 12.5% | 13.9% | 8 | 19.0% | 13.1% | -1 | -6.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 15 | 26.8% | 22.5% | 12 | 28.6% | 22.3% | +3 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 6 | 10.7% | 13.8% | 7 | 16.7% | 13.7% | -1 | -6.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 3 | 5.4% | 13.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% | +3 | +5.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 10 | 17.9% | 11.0% | 6 | 14.3% | 11.6% | +4 | +3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 3 | 5.4% | 9.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.6% | +3 | +5.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 3 | 5.4% | 4.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.5% | +3 | +5.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 4 | 7.1% | 10.0% | 5 | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1 | -4.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 8 | 14.3% | 1.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +8 | +14.3pp |
| Total | 56 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 42 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |