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 Evans Plains, accounting for 20.2% (19 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (12.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 7 people and 10.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Evans Plains - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Evans Plains in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Evans Plains, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).

Evans Plains
Bathurst Regional (A)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

19

% of total

20.2%

Change from 2016

-6.3pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

14

% of total

14.9%

Change from 2016

-10.4pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

13

% of total

13.8%

Change from 2016

-1.9pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

9

% of total

9.6%

Change from 2016

+6.0pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

14

% of total

14.9%

Change from 2016

+5.3pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

3

% of total

3.2%

Change from 2016

-1.6pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

7

% of total

7.4%

Change from 2016

+1.4pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

5

% of total

5.3%

Change from 2016

-1.9pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

8

% of total

8.5%

Change from 2016

+8.5pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Evans Plains. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).

Occupation of employment for Evans Plains. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
Occupation of employment for Evans Plains. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Bathurst Regional (A)%Count%Bathurst Regional (A)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers1920.2%12.1%2226.5%12.0%-3-6.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals1414.9%19.1%2125.3%18.9%-7-10.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers1313.8%14.2%1315.7%14.5%0-1.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers99.6%15.0%33.6%13.5%+6+6.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers1414.9%11.9%89.6%12.0%+6+5.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers33.2%8.6%44.8%9.8%-1-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers77.4%6.7%56.0%6.4%+2+1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers55.3%10.8%67.2%11.4%-1-1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated88.5%1.7%00.0%1.6%+8+8.5pp
Total94100.0%100.0%83100.0%100.0%+110.0pp