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 Kelso (NSW), accounting for 17.2% (795 people). This share was lower than Bathurst Regional (A) (19.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 170 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kelso (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kelso (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kelso (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
501
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
501
10.8%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
795
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
795
17.2%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
700
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
700
15.1%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
704
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
704
15.2%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
578
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
578
12.5%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
409
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
409
8.8%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
342
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
342
7.4%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
524
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
524
11.3%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
75
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
75
1.6%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+136
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+129
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+107
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+170
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+90
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-8
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+66
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+25
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+19
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kelso (NSW). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 501 | 10.8% | 12.1% | 365 | 9.4% | 12.0% | +136 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 795 | 17.2% | 19.1% | 666 | 17.1% | 18.9% | +129 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 700 | 15.1% | 14.2% | 593 | 15.2% | 14.5% | +107 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 704 | 15.2% | 15.0% | 534 | 13.7% | 13.5% | +170 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 578 | 12.5% | 11.9% | 488 | 12.5% | 12.0% | +90 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 409 | 8.8% | 8.6% | 417 | 10.7% | 9.8% | -8 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 342 | 7.4% | 6.7% | 276 | 7.1% | 6.4% | +66 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 524 | 11.3% | 10.8% | 499 | 12.8% | 11.4% | +25 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 75 | 1.6% | 1.7% | 56 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +19 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 4,622 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,890 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +732 | 0.0pp |