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 West Bathurst, accounting for 17.7% (284 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 68 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
West Bathurst - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for West Bathurst in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Bathurst, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
105
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
105
6.6%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
284
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
284
17.7%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
224
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
224
14.0%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
275
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
275
17.2%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
188
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
188
11.7%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
138
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
138
8.6%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
104
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
104
6.5%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
227
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
227
14.2%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
40
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
40
2.5%
+0.6pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-17
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+6
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+3
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+68
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+27
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-2
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-25
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+27
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+11
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for West 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 | 105 | 6.6% | 12.1% | 122 | 8.2% | 12.0% | -17 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 284 | 17.7% | 19.1% | 278 | 18.6% | 18.9% | +6 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 224 | 14.0% | 14.2% | 221 | 14.8% | 14.5% | +3 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 275 | 17.2% | 15.0% | 207 | 13.8% | 13.5% | +68 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 188 | 11.7% | 11.9% | 161 | 10.8% | 12.0% | +27 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 138 | 8.6% | 8.6% | 140 | 9.4% | 9.8% | -2 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 104 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 129 | 8.6% | 6.4% | -25 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 227 | 14.2% | 10.8% | 200 | 13.4% | 11.4% | +27 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 40 | 2.5% | 1.7% | 29 | 1.9% | 1.6% | +11 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 1,601 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,496 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +105 | 0.0pp |