Fairfield City
Occupation of employment
There were more technicians and trades workers in Fairfield City in 2016 than any other occupation.
Fairfield City's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating Fairfield City's socio-economic status and skill base.
Derived from the two Census questions:
'In the main job held last week, what was the person's occupation?' and 'What are the main tasks that the person himself/herself usually performs in that occupation?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
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| Fairfield City - Employed persons (Enumerated) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Hunters Hill Municipality % | Number | % | Hunters Hill Municipality % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 5,605 | 7.8 | 23.2 | 5,184 | 7.6 | 22.2 | +421 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 9,919 | 13.8 | 35.4 | 8,835 | 12.9 | 36.7 | +1,084 | 15002 |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 10,729 | 15.0 | 5.8 | 10,805 | 15.8 | 5.7 | -76 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 7,228 | 10.1 | 7.6 | 5,936 | 8.7 | 6.6 | +1,292 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 10,078 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 10,357 | 15.2 | 14.8 | -279 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 6,848 | 9.5 | 8.6 | 6,386 | 9.3 | 7.6 | +462 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 8,724 | 12.2 | 1.3 | 8,561 | 12.5 | 1.1 | +163 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 10,502 | 14.6 | 2.5 | 10,121 | 14.8 | 3.3 | +381 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 2,080 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 2,160 | 3.2 | 1.9 | -80 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 71,713 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 68,345 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +3,368 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Fairfield City in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (10,729 people or 15.0%)
- Labourers (10,502 people or 14.6%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (10,078 people or 14.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 31,309 people in total or 43.7% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Hunters Hill Municipality employed 5.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 2.5% in Labourers; and 14.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Fairfield City and Hunters Hill Municipality were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (14.6% compared to 2.5%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (12.2% compared to 1.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (13.8% compared to 35.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (7.8% compared to 23.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Fairfield City increased by 3,368 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Fairfield City were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+1,292 persons)
- Professionals (+1,084 persons)
- Sales Workers (+462 persons)
- Managers (+421 persons)