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 Fairfield West, accounting for 15.3% (567 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (13.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 550 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Fairfield West - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Fairfield West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fairfield West, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
307
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
307
8.3%
-8.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
560
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
560
15.1%
+5.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
456
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
456
12.3%
+4.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
339
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
339
9.1%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
547
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
547
14.7%
+5.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
337
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
337
9.1%
-4.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
567
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
567
15.3%
+4.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
493
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
493
13.3%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
105
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
105
2.8%
-3.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+280
-8.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+544
+5.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+444
+4.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+324
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+533
+5.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+315
-4.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+550
+4.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+468
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+95
-3.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Fairfield West. 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 | 307 | 8.3% | 8.5% | 27 | 16.9% | 7.8% | +280 | -8.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 560 | 15.1% | 16.9% | 16 | 10.0% | 13.8% | +544 | +5.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 456 | 12.3% | 12.1% | 12 | 7.5% | 15.0% | +444 | +4.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 339 | 9.1% | 9.8% | 15 | 9.4% | 10.1% | +324 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 547 | 14.7% | 14.4% | 14 | 8.8% | 14.0% | +533 | +5.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 337 | 9.1% | 8.6% | 22 | 13.8% | 9.5% | +315 | -4.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 567 | 15.3% | 13.5% | 17 | 10.6% | 12.2% | +550 | +4.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 493 | 13.3% | 13.2% | 25 | 15.6% | 14.8% | +468 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 105 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 10 | 6.3% | 2.9% | +95 | -3.5pp |
| Total | 3,711 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 160 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,551 | 0.0pp |