Fairfield West
Industry sector of employment
More Fairfield West residents worked in retail trade than any other industry in 2016.
Fairfield West's industry statistics identify the industry sectors in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the skill base and socio-economic status of the residents as well as the industries and employment opportunities present in the region.
When viewed in conjunction with Residents Place of Work data and Method of Travel to Work, industry sector statistics provide insights into the relationship between the economic and residential role of the area.
Derived from the two Census questions:
'What best describes the business of your employer?' and 'What are the main goods produced or main services provided by your employers business?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Industry sector of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield West - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Villawood % | Number | % | Villawood % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 24 | 0.6 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | +24 | 14001 |
| Mining | 6 | 0.1 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | +6 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 475 | 11.4 | 13.5 | 689 | 17.7 | 18.9 | -214 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 30 | 0.7 | -- | 21 | 0.5 | -- | +9 | 14004 |
| Construction | 429 | 10.3 | 9.8 | 320 | 8.2 | 5.7 | +109 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 157 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 228 | 5.8 | 5.6 | -71 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 494 | 11.8 | 8.0 | 462 | 11.8 | 10.8 | +32 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 257 | 6.1 | 5.5 | 247 | 6.3 | 7.7 | +10 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 327 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 310 | 7.9 | 8.4 | +17 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 66 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 56 | 1.4 | 2.2 | +10 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 169 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 187 | 4.8 | 4.6 | -18 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 46 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 30 | 0.8 | 1.3 | +16 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 193 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 175 | 4.5 | 3.5 | +18 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 159 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 143 | 3.7 | 2.3 | +16 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 152 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 163 | 4.2 | 5.1 | -11 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 210 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 165 | 4.2 | 3.2 | +45 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 366 | 8.7 | 10.7 | 327 | 8.4 | 10.3 | +39 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 54 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 8 | 0.2 | 0.8 | +46 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 209 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 185 | 4.7 | 3.3 | +24 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 360 | 8.6 | 12.4 | 185 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +175 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 4,183 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,901 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +282 | |
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).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Fairfield West in 2016 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Retail Trade (494 people or 11.8%)
- Manufacturing (475 people or 11.4%)
- Construction (429 people or 10.3%)
In combination, these three industries employed 1,398 people in total or 33.4% of the total employed resident population.
In comparison, Villawood employed 8.0% in Retail Trade; 13.5% in Manufacturing; and 9.8% in Construction.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Fairfield West and Villawood were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed in retail trade (11.8% compared to 8.0%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed in wholesale trade (3.8% compared to 2.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in manufacturing (11.4% compared to 13.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (8.7% compared to 10.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Fairfield West increased by 282 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2011 and 2016 in Fairfield West were for those employed in:
- Manufacturing (-214 persons)
- Construction (+109 persons)
- Wholesale trade (-71 persons)