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 (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Prairiewood % | Number | % | Prairiewood % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 5,586 | 7.8 | 10.2 | 5,207 | 7.6 | 9.6 | +379 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 9,927 | 13.8 | 16.2 | 8,907 | 13.0 | 16.5 | +1,020 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 10,765 | 15.0 | 15.6 | 10,847 | 15.8 | 15.8 | -82 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 7,240 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 5,941 | 8.7 | 8.8 | +1,299 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 10,081 | 14.0 | 16.7 | 10,429 | 15.2 | 17.8 | -348 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 6,861 | 9.5 | 8.2 | 6,395 | 9.3 | 10.2 | +466 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 8,741 | 12.2 | 8.1 | 8,569 | 12.5 | 8.5 | +172 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 10,610 | 14.8 | 11.8 | 10,157 | 14.8 | 10.7 | +453 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 2,092 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 2,157 | 3.1 | 2.2 | -65 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 71,903 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 68,609 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +3,294 | |
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 City in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (10,765 people or 15.0%)
- Labourers (10,610 people or 14.8%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (10,081 people or 14.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 31,456 people in total or 43.7% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Prairiewood employed 15.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 11.8% in Labourers; and 16.7% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Fairfield City and Prairiewood were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (12.2% compared to 8.1%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (14.8% compared to 11.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (14.0% compared to 16.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (7.8% compared to 10.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Fairfield City increased by 3,294 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 (+1,299 persons)
- Professionals (+1,020 persons)
- Sales Workers (+466 persons)
- Labourers (+453 persons)