Canley Heights
Occupation of employment
There were more labourers in Canley Heights in 2016 than any other occupation.
Canley Heights'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 Heights'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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| Canley Heights - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Horsley Park % | Number | % | Horsley Park % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 275 | 6.9 | 15.1 | 213 | 5.9 | 16.2 | +62 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 485 | 12.1 | 13.1 | 433 | 12.0 | 9.7 | +52 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 499 | 12.5 | 17.3 | 466 | 12.9 | 18.1 | +33 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 417 | 10.4 | 6.3 | 313 | 8.6 | 5.7 | +104 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 501 | 12.5 | 18.1 | 461 | 12.7 | 18.4 | +40 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 369 | 9.2 | 10.2 | 306 | 8.5 | 9.1 | +63 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 574 | 14.3 | 8.6 | 538 | 14.9 | 10.0 | +36 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 738 | 18.4 | 8.6 | 705 | 19.5 | 8.2 | +33 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 149 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 185 | 5.1 | 4.5 | -36 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 4,007 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,620 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +387 | |
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 Heights in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Labourers (738 people or 18.4%)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (574 people or 14.3%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (501 people or 12.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,813 people in total or 45.2% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Horsley Park employed 8.6% in Labourers; 8.6% in Machinery Operators And Drivers; and 18.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Canley Heights and Horsley Park were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (18.4% compared to 8.6%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (14.3% compared to 8.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (6.9% compared to 15.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (12.5% compared to 18.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Canley Heights increased by 387 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Canley Heights were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+104 persons)
- Sales Workers (+63 persons)
- Managers (+62 persons)
- Professionals (+52 persons)