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, Machinery Operators And Drivers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Cabramatta West, accounting for 16.8% (402 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (13.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 95 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Cabramatta West - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Cabramatta West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cabramatta West, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
198
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
198
8.3%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
400
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
400
16.7%
+4.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
260
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
260
10.8%
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
212
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
212
8.8%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
295
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
295
12.3%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
210
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
210
8.8%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
402
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
402
16.8%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
343
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
343
14.3%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
78
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
78
3.3%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+13
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+95
+4.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-93
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-67
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+8
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-51
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+45
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-93
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Cabramatta West. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Fairfield (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 198 | 8.3% | 8.5% | 185 | 7.3% | 7.8% | +13 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 400 | 16.7% | 16.9% | 305 | 12.0% | 13.8% | +95 | +4.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 260 | 10.8% | 12.1% | 353 | 13.9% | 15.0% | -93 | -3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 212 | 8.8% | 9.8% | 279 | 11.0% | 10.1% | -67 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 295 | 12.3% | 14.4% | 287 | 11.3% | 14.0% | +8 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 210 | 8.8% | 8.6% | 261 | 10.3% | 9.5% | -51 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 402 | 16.8% | 13.5% | 357 | 14.0% | 12.2% | +45 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 343 | 14.3% | 13.2% | 436 | 17.2% | 14.8% | -93 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 78 | 3.3% | 2.9% | 79 | 3.1% | 2.9% | -1 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,400 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,542 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -142 | 0.0pp |