Employment
Industry sector of employment
About this topic
Industry sector of employment shows the industry in which employed residents work, based on the main business activity of their employer. It describes the sectors residents are connected to through work, whether they work locally or commute elsewhere.
This topic helps explain the economic profile and skill base of a resident workforce. It is best read together with occupations, employment status, and travel to work, because it reflects resident employment rather than the number of jobs located in the area.
Interpretation notes
- Industry describes the main business activity of the employer in a person's main job, not the occupation they perform.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over and reflects resident workers, not the number of jobs located in the area.
Key insight
In 2021, Health Care And Social Assistance was the most common industry of employment among employed residents in Adelaide Hills (DC), accounting for 15.3% (3,217 people). This share was lower than Greater Adelaide (17.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professional Scientific And Technical Services, which increased by 310 people and 0.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Adelaide Hills (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Adelaide Hills (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Adelaide Hills (DC), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
791
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
791
3.8%
0.0pp
Mining
2021 count
289
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
289
1.4%
+0.1pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
1,454
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,454
6.9%
+0.2pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
301
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
301
1.4%
+0.1pp
Construction
2021 count
1,884
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,884
9.0%
+0.4pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
465
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
465
2.2%
-0.6pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
1,627
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,627
7.7%
-0.5pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
1,181
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,181
5.6%
+0.5pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
513
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
513
2.4%
-0.5pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
223
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
223
1.1%
-0.2pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
548
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
548
2.6%
0.0pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
298
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
298
1.4%
0.0pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
1,965
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
1,965
9.3%
+0.8pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
632
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
632
3.0%
-0.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
1,565
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,565
7.4%
+0.1pp
Education And Training
2021 count
2,335
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
2,335
11.1%
-0.6pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
3,217
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
3,217
15.3%
+0.3pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
444
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
444
2.1%
+0.3pp
Other Services
2021 count
737
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
737
3.5%
0.0pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
596
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
596
2.8%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+41
0.0pp
Mining
+36
+0.1pp
Manufacturing
+150
+0.2pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+50
+0.1pp
Construction
+207
+0.4pp
Wholesale Trade
-75
-0.6pp
Retail Trade
+22
-0.5pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+189
+0.5pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
-49
-0.5pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
-40
-0.2pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+49
0.0pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+26
0.0pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+310
+0.8pp
Administrative And Support Services
+30
-0.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
+143
+0.1pp
Education And Training
+52
-0.6pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+290
+0.3pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+97
+0.3pp
Other Services
+45
0.0pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
-32
-0.4pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Adelaide Hills (DC). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Adelaide.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 791 | 3.8% | 1.2% | 750 | 3.8% | 1.2% | +41 | 0.0pp |
| Mining | 289 | 1.4% | 0.9% | 253 | 1.3% | 0.8% | +36 | +0.1pp |
| Manufacturing | 1,454 | 6.9% | 6.8% | 1,304 | 6.7% | 7.6% | +150 | +0.2pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 301 | 1.4% | 1.3% | 251 | 1.3% | 1.3% | +50 | +0.1pp |
| Construction | 1,884 | 9.0% | 8.4% | 1,677 | 8.6% | 7.8% | +207 | +0.4pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 465 | 2.2% | 2.4% | 540 | 2.8% | 2.9% | -75 | -0.6pp |
| Retail Trade | 1,627 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 1,605 | 8.2% | 10.8% | +22 | -0.5pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 1,181 | 5.6% | 6.6% | 992 | 5.1% | 6.7% | +189 | +0.5pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 513 | 2.4% | 4.1% | 562 | 2.9% | 4.1% | -49 | -0.5pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 223 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 263 | 1.3% | 1.5% | -40 | -0.2pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 548 | 2.6% | 3.2% | 499 | 2.6% | 3.1% | +49 | 0.0pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 298 | 1.4% | 1.3% | 272 | 1.4% | 1.4% | +26 | 0.0pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 1,965 | 9.3% | 7.1% | 1,655 | 8.5% | 6.4% | +310 | +0.8pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 632 | 3.0% | 3.8% | 602 | 3.1% | 3.7% | +30 | -0.1pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 1,565 | 7.4% | 7.1% | 1,422 | 7.3% | 7.7% | +143 | +0.1pp |
| Education And Training | 2,335 | 11.1% | 9.0% | 2,283 | 11.7% | 8.9% | +52 | -0.6pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 3,217 | 15.3% | 17.1% | 2,927 | 15.0% | 15.6% | +290 | +0.3pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 444 | 2.1% | 1.5% | 347 | 1.8% | 1.5% | +97 | +0.3pp |
| Other Services | 737 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 692 | 3.5% | 4.0% | +45 | 0.0pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 596 | 2.8% | 3.2% | 628 | 3.2% | 3.3% | -32 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 21,047 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 19,510 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,537 | 0.0pp |