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, Construction was the most common industry of employment among employed residents in The Lagoon (part), accounting for 13.4% (20 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Construction, which increased by 11 people and 4.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Industry sector of employment

The Lagoon (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises industry sector of employment for The Lagoon (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.

Industry sector of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for The Lagoon (part), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).

The Lagoon (part)
Bathurst Regional (A)

Agriculture Forestry And Fishing

2021 count

19

% of total

12.8%

Change from 2016

-1.5pp

Mining

2021 count

5

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

+3.4pp

Manufacturing

2021 count

14

% of total

9.4%

Change from 2016

-0.1pp

Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services

2021 count

3

% of total

2.0%

Change from 2016

+2.0pp

Construction

2021 count

20

% of total

13.4%

Change from 2016

+4.8pp

Wholesale Trade

2021 count

6

% of total

4.0%

Change from 2016

+1.1pp

Retail Trade

2021 count

10

% of total

6.7%

Change from 2016

+3.8pp

Accommodation And Food Services

2021 count

3

% of total

2.0%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

Transport Postal And Warehousing

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-5.7pp

Information Media And Telecommunications

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Financial And Insurance Services

2021 count

5

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

+3.4pp

Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services

2021 count

4

% of total

2.7%

Change from 2016

+2.7pp

Professional Scientific And Technical Services

2021 count

3

% of total

2.0%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

Administrative And Support Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Public Administration And Safety

2021 count

13

% of total

8.7%

Change from 2016

+2.0pp

Education And Training

2021 count

10

% of total

6.7%

Change from 2016

-5.7pp

Health Care And Social Assistance

2021 count

15

% of total

10.1%

Change from 2016

+2.5pp

Arts And Recreation Services

2021 count

13

% of total

8.7%

Change from 2016

+4.9pp

Other Services

2021 count

5

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

-0.4pp

Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

3

% of total

2.0%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

Data table

Industry sector of employment for The Lagoon (part). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).

Industry sector of employment for The Lagoon (part). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
Industry sector of employment for The Lagoon (part). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Bathurst Regional (A)%Count%Bathurst Regional (A)%Countpp
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing1912.8%3.4%1514.3%3.8%+4-1.5pp
Mining53.4%1.8%00.0%1.4%+5+3.4pp
Manufacturing149.4%7.6%109.5%8.3%+4-0.1pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services32.0%1.2%00.0%1.3%+3+2.0pp
Construction2013.4%9.0%98.6%8.3%+11+4.8pp
Wholesale Trade64.0%1.6%32.9%1.7%+3+1.1pp
Retail Trade106.7%9.5%32.9%10.5%+7+3.8pp
Accommodation And Food Services32.0%6.9%32.9%7.2%0-0.9pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing00.0%3.6%65.7%3.5%-6-5.7pp
Information Media And Telecommunications00.0%1.2%00.0%1.5%00.0pp
Financial And Insurance Services53.4%1.5%00.0%1.4%+5+3.4pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services42.7%1.1%00.0%1.3%+4+2.7pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services32.0%3.7%32.9%4.0%0-0.9pp
Administrative And Support Services00.0%2.8%00.0%3.0%00.0pp
Public Administration And Safety138.7%8.9%76.7%8.7%+6+2.0pp
Education And Training106.7%11.3%1312.4%12.0%-3-5.7pp
Health Care And Social Assistance1510.1%16.5%87.6%13.4%+7+2.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services138.7%1.3%43.8%1.3%+9+4.9pp
Other Services53.4%3.8%43.8%3.7%+1-0.4pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated32.0%3.4%32.9%3.6%0-0.9pp
Total149100.0%100.0%105100.0%100.0%+440.0pp