Macquarie Fields
Occupation of employment
There were more clerical and administrative workers in Macquarie Fields in 2016 than any other occupation.
Macquarie Fields'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 Macquarie Fields'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Fields - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Eschol Park % | Number | % | Eschol Park % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 290 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 350 | 6.8 | 7.1 | -60 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 743 | 14.4 | 12.8 | 645 | 12.6 | 12.8 | +98 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 652 | 12.6 | 16.2 | 682 | 13.3 | 18.0 | -30 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 626 | 12.1 | 10.8 | 533 | 10.4 | 9.7 | +93 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 811 | 15.7 | 17.8 | 910 | 17.7 | 19.4 | -99 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 471 | 9.1 | 10.0 | 506 | 9.9 | 9.6 | -35 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 733 | 14.2 | 11.2 | 723 | 14.1 | 11.2 | +10 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 737 | 14.3 | 12.1 | 687 | 13.4 | 9.6 | +50 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 103 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 100 | 1.9 | 2.5 | +3 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 5,166 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,136 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +30 | |
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 Macquarie Fields in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (811 people or 15.7%)
- Professionals (743 people or 14.4%)
- Labourers (737 people or 14.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,291 people in total or 44.3% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Eschol Park employed 17.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 12.8% in Professionals; and 12.1% in Labourers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Macquarie Fields and Eschol Park were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (14.2% compared to 11.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (14.3% compared to 12.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (12.6% compared to 16.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (15.7% compared to 17.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Macquarie Fields increased by 30 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Macquarie Fields were for those employed as:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-99 persons)
- Professionals (+98 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+93 persons)
- Managers (-60 persons)