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 Fairfield East, accounting for 16.9% (243 people). This share was similar to Fairfield (C) (16.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 51 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Fairfield East - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Fairfield East in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fairfield East, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
92
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
92
6.4%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
243
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
243
16.9%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
189
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
189
13.1%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
142
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
142
9.8%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
203
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
203
14.1%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
120
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
120
8.3%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
209
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
209
14.5%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
210
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
210
14.6%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
37
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
37
2.6%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-1
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+7
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-41
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-22
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-11
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-34
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-5
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-51
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-19
-0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Fairfield East. 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 | 92 | 6.4% | 8.5% | 93 | 5.7% | 7.8% | -1 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 243 | 16.9% | 16.9% | 236 | 14.6% | 13.8% | +7 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 189 | 13.1% | 12.1% | 230 | 14.2% | 15.0% | -41 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 142 | 9.8% | 9.8% | 164 | 10.1% | 10.1% | -22 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 203 | 14.1% | 14.4% | 214 | 13.2% | 14.0% | -11 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 120 | 8.3% | 8.6% | 154 | 9.5% | 9.5% | -34 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 209 | 14.5% | 13.5% | 214 | 13.2% | 12.2% | -5 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 210 | 14.6% | 13.2% | 261 | 16.1% | 14.8% | -51 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 37 | 2.6% | 2.9% | 56 | 3.5% | 2.9% | -19 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 1,442 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,619 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -177 | 0.0pp |