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 (NSW) (part), accounting for 16.6% (738 people). This share was lower than Fairfield (C) (16.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 230 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Fairfield (NSW) (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Fairfield (NSW) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fairfield (NSW) (part), with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
284
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
284
6.4%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
738
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
738
16.6%
+4.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
530
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
530
11.9%
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
477
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
477
10.7%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
622
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
622
14.0%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
379
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
379
8.5%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
617
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
617
13.8%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
664
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
664
14.9%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
148
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
148
3.3%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-35
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+230
+4.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-108
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+94
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+42
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-56
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+75
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+36
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+9
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Fairfield (NSW) (part). 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 | 284 | 6.4% | 8.5% | 319 | 7.6% | 7.8% | -35 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 738 | 16.6% | 16.9% | 508 | 12.2% | 13.8% | +230 | +4.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 530 | 11.9% | 12.1% | 638 | 15.3% | 15.0% | -108 | -3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 477 | 10.7% | 9.8% | 383 | 9.2% | 10.1% | +94 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 622 | 14.0% | 14.4% | 580 | 13.9% | 14.0% | +42 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 379 | 8.5% | 8.6% | 435 | 10.4% | 9.5% | -56 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 617 | 13.8% | 13.5% | 542 | 13.0% | 12.2% | +75 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 664 | 14.9% | 13.2% | 628 | 15.0% | 14.8% | +36 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 148 | 3.3% | 2.9% | 139 | 3.3% | 2.9% | +9 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 4,458 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,176 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +282 | 0.0pp |