Canley Vale
Occupation of employment
There were more labourers in Canley Vale in 2016 than any other occupation.
Canley Vale'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 Canley Vale'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canley Vale - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Fairfield Heights % | Number | % | Fairfield Heights % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 225 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 150 | 4.8 | 6.1 | +75 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 494 | 14.0 | 13.7 | 414 | 13.3 | 13.2 | +80 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 447 | 12.7 | 15.3 | 434 | 14.0 | 15.7 | +13 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 378 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 299 | 9.6 | 8.3 | +79 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 415 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 369 | 11.9 | 14.9 | +46 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 347 | 9.8 | 11.0 | 258 | 8.3 | 9.4 | +88 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 460 | 13.0 | 11.5 | 475 | 15.3 | 12.0 | -15 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 664 | 18.8 | 14.9 | 547 | 17.7 | 16.5 | +116 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 96 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 154 | 5.0 | 4.1 | -59 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 3,526 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,103 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +422 | |
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 Canley Vale in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Labourers (664 people or 18.8%)
- Professionals (494 people or 14.0%)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (460 people or 13.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,618 people in total or 45.9% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Fairfield Heights employed 14.9% in Labourers; 13.7% in Professionals; and 11.5% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Canley Vale and Fairfield Heights were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (18.8% compared to 14.9%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (13.0% compared to 11.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (12.7% compared to 15.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (11.8% compared to 13.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Canley Vale increased by 423 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Canley Vale were for those employed as:
- Labourers (+116 persons)
- Sales Workers (+88 persons)
- Professionals (+80 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+79 persons)