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 Lynwood (NSW), accounting for 14.7% (16 people). This share was lower than Ballina (A) (18.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Other Services, which increased by 8 people and 7.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Industry sector of employment

Lynwood (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises industry sector of employment for Lynwood (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.

Industry sector of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Lynwood (NSW), with comparison markers for Ballina (A).

Lynwood (NSW)
Ballina (A)

Agriculture Forestry And Fishing

2021 count

14

% of total

12.8%

Change from 2016

-11.3pp

Mining

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Manufacturing

2021 count

7

% of total

6.4%

Change from 2016

+0.7pp

Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Construction

2021 count

9

% of total

8.3%

Change from 2016

+4.9pp

Wholesale Trade

2021 count

3

% of total

2.8%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

Retail Trade

2021 count

7

% of total

6.4%

Change from 2016

-6.2pp

Accommodation And Food Services

2021 count

4

% of total

3.7%

Change from 2016

+3.7pp

Transport Postal And Warehousing

2021 count

7

% of total

6.4%

Change from 2016

+6.4pp

Information Media And Telecommunications

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Financial And Insurance Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-3.4pp

Professional Scientific And Technical Services

2021 count

3

% of total

2.8%

Change from 2016

-5.2pp

Administrative And Support Services

2021 count

3

% of total

2.8%

Change from 2016

+2.8pp

Public Administration And Safety

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-3.4pp

Education And Training

2021 count

13

% of total

11.9%

Change from 2016

+1.6pp

Health Care And Social Assistance

2021 count

16

% of total

14.7%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Arts And Recreation Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Other Services

2021 count

8

% of total

7.3%

Change from 2016

+7.3pp

Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

5

% of total

4.6%

Change from 2016

+1.2pp

Data table

Industry sector of employment for Lynwood (NSW). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Ballina (A).

Industry sector of employment for Lynwood (NSW). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Ballina (A).
Industry sector of employment for Lynwood (NSW). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Ballina (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Ballina (A)%Count%Ballina (A)%Countpp
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing1412.8%4.0%2124.1%4.4%-7-11.3pp
Mining00.0%0.5%00.0%0.6%00.0pp
Manufacturing76.4%4.1%55.7%4.7%+2+0.7pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services00.0%0.7%00.0%0.8%00.0pp
Construction98.3%10.2%33.4%8.9%+6+4.9pp
Wholesale Trade32.8%1.7%33.4%1.7%0-0.6pp
Retail Trade76.4%10.5%1112.6%11.6%-4-6.2pp
Accommodation And Food Services43.7%8.8%00.0%8.6%+4+3.7pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing76.4%2.6%00.0%2.9%+7+6.4pp
Information Media And Telecommunications00.0%0.7%00.0%1.0%00.0pp
Financial And Insurance Services00.0%1.8%00.0%2.0%00.0pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services00.0%1.7%33.4%1.9%-3-3.4pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services32.8%5.8%78.0%5.4%-4-5.2pp
Administrative And Support Services32.8%3.3%00.0%3.2%+3+2.8pp
Public Administration And Safety00.0%5.2%33.4%5.7%-3-3.4pp
Education And Training1311.9%10.6%910.3%11.1%+4+1.6pp
Health Care And Social Assistance1614.7%18.6%1314.9%16.9%+3-0.2pp
Arts And Recreation Services00.0%1.6%00.0%1.3%00.0pp
Other Services87.3%3.8%00.0%3.5%+8+7.3pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated54.6%3.6%33.4%3.7%+2+1.2pp
Total109100.0%100.0%87100.0%100.0%+220.0pp