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 South Bathurst, accounting for 18.4% (134 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 44 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
South Bathurst - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for South Bathurst in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Bathurst, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
59
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
59
8.1%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
134
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
134
18.4%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
99
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
99
13.6%
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
120
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
120
16.5%
+4.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
67
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
67
9.2%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
74
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
74
10.2%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
51
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
51
7.0%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
97
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
97
13.3%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
14
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
14
1.9%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+17
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+8
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-11
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+44
+4.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-5
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+20
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+13
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+5
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for South Bathurst. 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 | 59 | 8.1% | 12.1% | 42 | 6.7% | 12.0% | +17 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 134 | 18.4% | 19.1% | 126 | 20.0% | 18.9% | +8 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 99 | 13.6% | 14.2% | 110 | 17.5% | 14.5% | -11 | -3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 120 | 16.5% | 15.0% | 76 | 12.1% | 13.5% | +44 | +4.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 67 | 9.2% | 11.9% | 72 | 11.4% | 12.0% | -5 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 74 | 10.2% | 8.6% | 54 | 8.6% | 9.8% | +20 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 51 | 7.0% | 6.7% | 38 | 6.0% | 6.4% | +13 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 97 | 13.3% | 10.8% | 92 | 14.6% | 11.4% | +5 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 14 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 12 | 1.9% | 1.6% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 728 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 630 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +98 | 0.0pp |