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 White Rock (NSW), accounting for 22.6% (88 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (19.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 16 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
White Rock (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for White Rock (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for White Rock (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
67
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
67
17.2%
-6.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
88
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
88
22.6%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
39
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
39
10.0%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
37
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
37
9.5%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
56
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
56
14.4%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
34
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
34
8.7%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
20
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
20
5.1%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
33
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
33
8.5%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
4
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
4
1.0%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-16
-6.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+11
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-2
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
0
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+10
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+12
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+1
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+8
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
+1.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for White Rock (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 | 67 | 17.2% | 12.1% | 83 | 23.7% | 12.0% | -16 | -6.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 88 | 22.6% | 19.1% | 77 | 22.0% | 18.9% | +11 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 39 | 10.0% | 14.2% | 41 | 11.7% | 14.5% | -2 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 37 | 9.5% | 15.0% | 37 | 10.6% | 13.5% | 0 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 56 | 14.4% | 11.9% | 46 | 13.1% | 12.0% | +10 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 34 | 8.7% | 8.6% | 22 | 6.3% | 9.8% | +12 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 20 | 5.1% | 6.7% | 19 | 5.4% | 6.4% | +1 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 33 | 8.5% | 10.8% | 25 | 7.1% | 11.4% | +8 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 4 | 1.0% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +4 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 390 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 350 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +40 | 0.0pp |