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 Perthville, accounting for 17.5% (53 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (12.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which decreased by 9 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Perthville - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Perthville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Perthville, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
53
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
53
17.5%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
51
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
51
16.9%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
48
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
48
15.9%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
40
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
40
13.2%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
32
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
32
10.6%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
28
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
28
9.3%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
30
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
30
9.9%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
28
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
28
9.3%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
0
0.0%
-1.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+2
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+2
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-5
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+7
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-9
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+2
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-1
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-5
-1.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Perthville. 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 | 53 | 17.5% | 12.1% | 51 | 16.2% | 12.0% | +2 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 51 | 16.9% | 19.1% | 49 | 15.6% | 18.9% | +2 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 48 | 15.9% | 14.2% | 53 | 16.8% | 14.5% | -5 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 40 | 13.2% | 15.0% | 33 | 10.5% | 13.5% | +7 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 32 | 10.6% | 11.9% | 41 | 13.0% | 12.0% | -9 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 28 | 9.3% | 8.6% | 24 | 7.6% | 9.8% | +4 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 30 | 9.9% | 6.7% | 28 | 8.9% | 6.4% | +2 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 28 | 9.3% | 10.8% | 29 | 9.2% | 11.4% | -1 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | 5 | 1.6% | 1.6% | -5 | -1.6pp |
| Total | 302 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 315 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |