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 Bourke (A), accounting for 23.7% (235 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 37 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Bourke (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Bourke (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bourke (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
235
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
235
23.7%
+3.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
159
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
159
16.0%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
92
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
92
9.3%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
161
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
161
16.2%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
107
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
107
10.8%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
38
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
38
3.8%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
66
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
66
6.7%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
99
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
99
10.0%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
31
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
31
3.1%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+37
+3.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-2
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-16
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-8
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+9
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-16
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+2
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-20
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Bourke (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 | 235 | 23.7% | 13.4% | 198 | 19.8% | 13.0% | +37 | +3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 159 | 16.0% | 19.2% | 161 | 16.1% | 18.1% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 92 | 9.3% | 14.5% | 108 | 10.8% | 14.8% | -16 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 161 | 16.2% | 13.2% | 169 | 16.9% | 11.9% | -8 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 107 | 10.8% | 11.7% | 98 | 9.8% | 12.4% | +9 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 38 | 3.8% | 8.5% | 54 | 5.4% | 9.6% | -16 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 66 | 6.7% | 6.9% | 64 | 6.4% | 7.1% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 99 | 10.0% | 10.9% | 119 | 11.9% | 11.4% | -20 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 31 | 3.1% | 1.8% | 32 | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 992 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,000 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |