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 Chandler (Qld), accounting for 12.7% (96 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (6.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Retail Trade, which increased by 16 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Chandler (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Chandler (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chandler (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
17
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
17
2.3%
+0.9pp
Mining
2021 count
13
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
13
1.7%
+0.3pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
34
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
34
4.5%
-2.0pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
15
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
15
2.0%
+1.4pp
Construction
2021 count
96
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
96
12.7%
-1.4pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
27
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
27
3.6%
+0.2pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
76
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
76
10.1%
+1.6pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
41
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
41
5.4%
-1.1pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
33
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
33
4.4%
+0.9pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
9
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
9
1.2%
-0.9pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
32
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
32
4.2%
+1.1pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
15
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
15
2.0%
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
66
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
66
8.8%
-0.1pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
25
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
25
3.3%
-1.2pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
25
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
25
3.3%
+1.0pp
Education And Training
2021 count
70
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
70
9.3%
+0.1pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
83
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
83
11.0%
0.0pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
17
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
17
2.3%
+0.5pp
Other Services
2021 count
21
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
21
2.8%
-0.2pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
38
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
38
5.0%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+7
+0.9pp
Mining
+3
+0.3pp
Manufacturing
-12
-2.0pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+11
+1.4pp
Construction
-4
-1.4pp
Wholesale Trade
+3
+0.2pp
Retail Trade
+16
+1.6pp
Accommodation And Food Services
-5
-1.1pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+8
+0.9pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
-6
-0.9pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+10
+1.1pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
0
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+3
-0.1pp
Administrative And Support Services
-7
-1.2pp
Public Administration And Safety
+9
+1.0pp
Education And Training
+5
+0.1pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+5
0.0pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+4
+0.5pp
Other Services
0
-0.2pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
+0.2pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Chandler (Qld). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 17 | 2.3% | 0.4% | 10 | 1.4% | 0.4% | +7 | +0.9pp |
| Mining | 13 | 1.7% | 1.3% | 10 | 1.4% | 1.3% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 4.5% | 4.7% | 46 | 6.5% | 5.0% | -12 | -2.0pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 15 | 2.0% | 1.1% | 4 | 0.6% | 1.0% | +11 | +1.4pp |
| Construction | 96 | 12.7% | 6.7% | 100 | 14.1% | 6.7% | -4 | -1.4pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 27 | 3.6% | 2.4% | 24 | 3.4% | 2.7% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Retail Trade | 76 | 10.1% | 8.2% | 60 | 8.5% | 8.6% | +16 | +1.6pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 41 | 5.4% | 7.0% | 46 | 6.5% | 7.3% | -5 | -1.1pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 33 | 4.4% | 4.6% | 25 | 3.5% | 4.9% | +8 | +0.9pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 9 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 15 | 2.1% | 1.7% | -6 | -0.9pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 32 | 4.2% | 4.0% | 22 | 3.1% | 3.9% | +10 | +1.1pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 15 | 2.0% | 2.0% | 15 | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 66 | 8.8% | 11.5% | 63 | 8.9% | 10.5% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 25 | 3.3% | 3.3% | 32 | 4.5% | 3.6% | -7 | -1.2pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 25 | 3.3% | 6.9% | 16 | 2.3% | 7.5% | +9 | +1.0pp |
| Education And Training | 70 | 9.3% | 9.8% | 65 | 9.2% | 10.2% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 83 | 11.0% | 15.7% | 78 | 11.0% | 13.6% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 17 | 2.3% | 1.8% | 13 | 1.8% | 1.8% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Other Services | 21 | 2.8% | 3.4% | 21 | 3.0% | 3.4% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 38 | 5.0% | 4.0% | 34 | 4.8% | 3.8% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 754 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 707 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +47 | 0.0pp |