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 Bland (A), accounting for 24% (612 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 89 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Bland (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Bland (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bland (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
612
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
612
24.0%
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
298
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
298
11.7%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
372
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
372
14.6%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
236
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
236
9.3%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
242
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
242
9.5%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
158
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
158
6.2%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
296
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
296
11.6%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
276
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
276
10.8%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
50
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
50
2.0%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-89
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+30
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+20
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+45
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+2
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-1
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+20
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-30
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Bland (A). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 612 | 24.0% | 13.4% | 701 | 27.6% | 13.0% | -89 | -3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 298 | 11.7% | 19.2% | 268 | 10.5% | 18.1% | +30 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 372 | 14.6% | 14.5% | 352 | 13.9% | 14.8% | +20 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 236 | 9.3% | 13.2% | 191 | 7.5% | 11.9% | +45 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 242 | 9.5% | 11.7% | 240 | 9.4% | 12.4% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 158 | 6.2% | 8.5% | 159 | 6.3% | 9.6% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 296 | 11.6% | 6.9% | 276 | 10.9% | 7.1% | +20 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 276 | 10.8% | 10.9% | 306 | 12.0% | 11.4% | -30 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 50 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 49 | 1.9% | 1.6% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 2,545 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,541 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |