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 Carramar (NSW), accounting for 16.4% (169 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (13.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 88 people and 5.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Carramar (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Carramar (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carramar (NSW), with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
51
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
51
4.9%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
164
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
164
15.9%
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
125
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
125
12.1%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
143
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
143
13.9%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
129
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
129
12.5%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
70
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
70
6.8%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
169
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
169
16.4%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
141
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
141
13.7%
-5.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
38
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
38
3.7%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+1
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+27
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-44
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+1
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-19
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-13
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-11
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-88
-5.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
+0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Carramar (NSW). 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 | 51 | 4.9% | 8.5% | 50 | 4.2% | 7.8% | +1 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 164 | 15.9% | 16.9% | 137 | 11.6% | 13.8% | +27 | +4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 125 | 12.1% | 12.1% | 169 | 14.3% | 15.0% | -44 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 143 | 13.9% | 9.8% | 142 | 12.0% | 10.1% | +1 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 129 | 12.5% | 14.4% | 148 | 12.5% | 14.0% | -19 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 70 | 6.8% | 8.6% | 83 | 7.0% | 9.5% | -13 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 169 | 16.4% | 13.5% | 180 | 15.2% | 12.2% | -11 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 141 | 13.7% | 13.2% | 229 | 19.4% | 14.8% | -88 | -5.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 38 | 3.7% | 2.9% | 36 | 3.0% | 2.9% | +2 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 1,032 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,183 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -151 | 0.0pp |