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 Bogan (A), accounting for 21.5% (258 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 38 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Bogan (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Bogan (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bogan (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
258
% of total
21.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
258
21.5%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
159
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
159
13.3%
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
148
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
148
12.3%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
129
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
129
10.8%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
91
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
91
7.6%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
52
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
52
4.3%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
165
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
165
13.8%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
166
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
166
13.8%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
27
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
27
2.3%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-22
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+38
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-8
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+2
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-14
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-9
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+8
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+17
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+9
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Bogan (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 | 258 | 21.5% | 13.4% | 280 | 23.9% | 13.0% | -22 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 159 | 13.3% | 19.2% | 121 | 10.3% | 18.1% | +38 | +3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 148 | 12.3% | 14.5% | 156 | 13.3% | 14.8% | -8 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 129 | 10.8% | 13.2% | 127 | 10.8% | 11.9% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 91 | 7.6% | 11.7% | 105 | 9.0% | 12.4% | -14 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 52 | 4.3% | 8.5% | 61 | 5.2% | 9.6% | -9 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 165 | 13.8% | 6.9% | 157 | 13.4% | 7.1% | +8 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 166 | 13.8% | 10.9% | 149 | 12.7% | 11.4% | +17 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 27 | 2.3% | 1.8% | 18 | 1.5% | 1.6% | +9 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 1,199 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,173 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +26 | 0.0pp |