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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Cabramatta, accounting for 19.2% (1,242 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (13.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 418 people and 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Cabramatta - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Cabramatta in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cabramatta, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
377
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
377
5.8%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
879
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
879
13.6%
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
696
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
696
10.7%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
730
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
730
11.3%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
624
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
624
9.6%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
563
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
563
8.7%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
1,099
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
1,099
17.0%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,242
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
1,242
19.2%
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
265
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
265
4.1%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-63
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+87
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-269
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-221
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-44
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-118
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+83
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-418
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-6
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Cabramatta. 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 | 377 | 5.8% | 8.5% | 440 | 5.9% | 7.8% | -63 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 879 | 13.6% | 16.9% | 792 | 10.6% | 13.8% | +87 | +3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 696 | 10.7% | 12.1% | 965 | 13.0% | 15.0% | -269 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 730 | 11.3% | 9.8% | 951 | 12.8% | 10.1% | -221 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 624 | 9.6% | 14.4% | 668 | 9.0% | 14.0% | -44 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 563 | 8.7% | 8.6% | 681 | 9.1% | 9.5% | -118 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 1,099 | 17.0% | 13.5% | 1,016 | 13.6% | 12.2% | +83 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,242 | 19.2% | 13.2% | 1,660 | 22.3% | 14.8% | -418 | -3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 265 | 4.1% | 2.9% | 271 | 3.6% | 2.9% | -6 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 6,476 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,447 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -971 | 0.0pp |