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 Greenfield Park, accounting for 18% (292 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (16.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 198 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Greenfield Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Greenfield Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Greenfield Park, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
131
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-11.8pp
131
8.1%
-11.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
292
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
292
18.0%
-7.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
203
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
203
12.5%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
178
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
178
11.0%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
235
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
235
14.5%
-4.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
145
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
145
9.0%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
207
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
207
12.8%
+10.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
186
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
186
11.5%
+8.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
43
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
43
2.7%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+55
-11.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+195
-7.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+158
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+132
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+161
-4.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+120
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+198
+10.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+175
+8.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+40
+1.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Greenfield 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 | 131 | 8.1% | 8.5% | 76 | 19.9% | 7.8% | +55 | -11.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 292 | 18.0% | 16.9% | 97 | 25.5% | 13.8% | +195 | -7.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 203 | 12.5% | 12.1% | 45 | 11.8% | 15.0% | +158 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 178 | 11.0% | 9.8% | 46 | 12.1% | 10.1% | +132 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 235 | 14.5% | 14.4% | 74 | 19.4% | 14.0% | +161 | -4.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 145 | 9.0% | 8.6% | 25 | 6.6% | 9.5% | +120 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 207 | 12.8% | 13.5% | 9 | 2.4% | 12.2% | +198 | +10.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 186 | 11.5% | 13.2% | 11 | 2.9% | 14.8% | +175 | +8.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 43 | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3 | 0.8% | 2.9% | +40 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 1,620 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 381 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,239 | 0.0pp |