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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Edensor Park, accounting for 18.9% (683 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (16.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 676 people and 4.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Edensor Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Edensor Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Edensor Park, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
373
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-39.7pp
373
10.3%
-39.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
683
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
683
18.9%
+4.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
460
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
460
12.7%
-5.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
330
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
330
9.1%
+9.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
594
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
594
16.4%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
344
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
344
9.5%
+9.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
385
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
385
10.6%
+10.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
383
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
383
10.6%
+4.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
80
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
80
2.2%
+2.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+348
-39.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+676
+4.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+451
-5.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+330
+9.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+586
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+344
+9.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+385
+10.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+380
+4.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+80
+2.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Edensor Park. 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 | 373 | 10.3% | 8.5% | 25 | 50.0% | 7.8% | +348 | -39.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 683 | 18.9% | 16.9% | 7 | 14.0% | 13.8% | +676 | +4.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 460 | 12.7% | 12.1% | 9 | 18.0% | 15.0% | +451 | -5.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 330 | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.1% | +330 | +9.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 594 | 16.4% | 14.4% | 8 | 16.0% | 14.0% | +586 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 344 | 9.5% | 8.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.5% | +344 | +9.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 385 | 10.6% | 13.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.2% | +385 | +10.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 383 | 10.6% | 13.2% | 3 | 6.0% | 14.8% | +380 | +4.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 80 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.9% | +80 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 3,623 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 50 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,573 | 0.0pp |