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 Canley Heights, accounting for 17.4% (680 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (13.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 640 people and 5.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Canley Heights - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Canley Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Canley Heights, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
298
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
298
7.6%
-6.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
581
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
581
14.8%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
408
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
408
10.4%
-4.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
365
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
365
9.3%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
512
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
512
13.1%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
334
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
334
8.5%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
595
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
595
15.2%
+8.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
680
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
680
17.4%
+5.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
140
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
140
3.6%
+2.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+250
-6.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+530
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+357
-4.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+331
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+458
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+302
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+573
+8.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+640
+5.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+137
+2.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Canley Heights. 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 | 298 | 7.6% | 8.5% | 48 | 14.3% | 7.8% | +250 | -6.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 581 | 14.8% | 16.9% | 51 | 15.2% | 13.8% | +530 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 408 | 10.4% | 12.1% | 51 | 15.2% | 15.0% | +357 | -4.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 365 | 9.3% | 9.8% | 34 | 10.1% | 10.1% | +331 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 512 | 13.1% | 14.4% | 54 | 16.1% | 14.0% | +458 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 334 | 8.5% | 8.6% | 32 | 9.6% | 9.5% | +302 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 595 | 15.2% | 13.5% | 22 | 6.6% | 12.2% | +573 | +8.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 680 | 17.4% | 13.2% | 40 | 11.9% | 14.8% | +640 | +5.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 140 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3 | 0.9% | 2.9% | +137 | +2.7pp |
| Total | 3,919 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 335 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,584 | 0.0pp |