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 Heathwood, accounting for 19% (494 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (15.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 289 people and 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Heathwood - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Heathwood in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Heathwood, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
11
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
11
0.4%
-0.6pp
Mining
2021 count
32
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
32
1.2%
0.0pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
178
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
178
6.9%
-0.7pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
29
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
29
1.1%
-0.3pp
Construction
2021 count
150
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
150
5.8%
+0.2pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
83
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
83
3.2%
-0.5pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
220
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
220
8.5%
-1.2pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
150
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
150
5.8%
+0.1pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
204
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
204
7.9%
+1.0pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
36
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
36
1.4%
+0.5pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
90
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
90
3.5%
-0.5pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
25
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
25
1.0%
-1.3pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
208
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
208
8.0%
+0.6pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
68
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
68
2.6%
-0.9pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
160
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
160
6.2%
-1.0pp
Education And Training
2021 count
185
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
185
7.1%
-0.7pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
494
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
494
19.0%
+5.1pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
20
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
20
0.8%
-0.1pp
Other Services
2021 count
106
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
106
4.1%
-1.0pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
129
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
129
5.0%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
-4
-0.6pp
Mining
+14
0.0pp
Manufacturing
+66
-0.7pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+8
-0.3pp
Construction
+67
+0.2pp
Wholesale Trade
+29
-0.5pp
Retail Trade
+76
-1.2pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+66
+0.1pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+102
+1.0pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+23
+0.5pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+31
-0.5pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
-9
-1.3pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+98
+0.6pp
Administrative And Support Services
+17
-0.9pp
Public Administration And Safety
+54
-1.0pp
Education And Training
+69
-0.7pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+289
+5.1pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+7
-0.1pp
Other Services
+30
-1.0pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+71
+1.1pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Heathwood. 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 | 11 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 15 | 1.0% | 0.4% | -4 | -0.6pp |
| Mining | 32 | 1.2% | 1.3% | 18 | 1.2% | 1.3% | +14 | 0.0pp |
| Manufacturing | 178 | 6.9% | 4.7% | 112 | 7.6% | 5.0% | +66 | -0.7pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 29 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 21 | 1.4% | 1.0% | +8 | -0.3pp |
| Construction | 150 | 5.8% | 6.7% | 83 | 5.6% | 6.7% | +67 | +0.2pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 83 | 3.2% | 2.4% | 54 | 3.7% | 2.7% | +29 | -0.5pp |
| Retail Trade | 220 | 8.5% | 8.2% | 144 | 9.7% | 8.6% | +76 | -1.2pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 150 | 5.8% | 7.0% | 84 | 5.7% | 7.3% | +66 | +0.1pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 204 | 7.9% | 4.6% | 102 | 6.9% | 4.9% | +102 | +1.0pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 36 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 13 | 0.9% | 1.7% | +23 | +0.5pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 90 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 59 | 4.0% | 3.9% | +31 | -0.5pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 25 | 1.0% | 2.0% | 34 | 2.3% | 2.2% | -9 | -1.3pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 208 | 8.0% | 11.5% | 110 | 7.4% | 10.5% | +98 | +0.6pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 68 | 2.6% | 3.3% | 51 | 3.5% | 3.6% | +17 | -0.9pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 160 | 6.2% | 6.9% | 106 | 7.2% | 7.5% | +54 | -1.0pp |
| Education And Training | 185 | 7.1% | 9.8% | 116 | 7.8% | 10.2% | +69 | -0.7pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 494 | 19.0% | 15.7% | 205 | 13.9% | 13.6% | +289 | +5.1pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 20 | 0.8% | 1.8% | 13 | 0.9% | 1.8% | +7 | -0.1pp |
| Other Services | 106 | 4.1% | 3.4% | 76 | 5.1% | 3.4% | +30 | -1.0pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 129 | 5.0% | 4.0% | 58 | 3.9% | 3.8% | +71 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 2,598 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,478 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,120 | 0.0pp |