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 Fairfield Heights, accounting for 16.3% (301 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (13.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 976 people and 22.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Fairfield Heights - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Fairfield Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fairfield Heights, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
122
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-15.2pp
122
6.6%
-15.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
297
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-22.4pp
297
16.1%
-22.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
211
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
211
11.4%
+4.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
181
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
181
9.8%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
262
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
262
14.2%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
194
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
194
10.5%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
217
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
217
11.8%
+10.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
301
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+13.5pp
301
16.3%
+13.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
59
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
59
3.2%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-598
-15.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-976
-22.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-3
+4.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-92
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-117
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-75
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+175
+10.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+210
+13.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+11
+1.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Fairfield 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 | 122 | 6.6% | 8.5% | 720 | 21.8% | 7.8% | -598 | -15.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 297 | 16.1% | 16.9% | 1,273 | 38.5% | 13.8% | -976 | -22.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 211 | 11.4% | 12.1% | 214 | 6.5% | 15.0% | -3 | +4.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 181 | 9.8% | 9.8% | 273 | 8.3% | 10.1% | -92 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 262 | 14.2% | 14.4% | 379 | 11.5% | 14.0% | -117 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 194 | 10.5% | 8.6% | 269 | 8.1% | 9.5% | -75 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 217 | 11.8% | 13.5% | 42 | 1.3% | 12.2% | +175 | +10.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 301 | 16.3% | 13.2% | 91 | 2.8% | 14.8% | +210 | +13.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 59 | 3.2% | 2.9% | 48 | 1.5% | 2.9% | +11 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 1,846 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,304 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,458 | 0.0pp |