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 Prairiewood, accounting for 20.9% (230 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (16.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 62 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Prairiewood - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Prairiewood in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Prairiewood, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
125
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
125
11.4%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
230
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
230
20.9%
+4.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
127
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
127
11.5%
-4.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
109
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
109
9.9%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
186
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
186
16.9%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
92
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
92
8.4%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
83
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
83
7.5%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
126
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
126
11.4%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
33
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
33
3.0%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+2
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+35
+4.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-62
-4.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-11
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-13
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-10
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-15
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-15
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-7
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Prairiewood. 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 | 125 | 11.4% | 8.5% | 123 | 10.2% | 7.8% | +2 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 230 | 20.9% | 16.9% | 195 | 16.1% | 13.8% | +35 | +4.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 127 | 11.5% | 12.1% | 189 | 15.6% | 15.0% | -62 | -4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 109 | 9.9% | 9.8% | 120 | 9.9% | 10.1% | -11 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 186 | 16.9% | 14.4% | 199 | 16.5% | 14.0% | -13 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 92 | 8.4% | 8.6% | 102 | 8.4% | 9.5% | -10 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 83 | 7.5% | 13.5% | 98 | 8.1% | 12.2% | -15 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 126 | 11.4% | 13.2% | 141 | 11.7% | 14.8% | -15 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 33 | 3.0% | 2.9% | 40 | 3.3% | 2.9% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 1,101 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,209 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -108 | 0.0pp |