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, Professional Scientific And Technical Services was the most common industry of employment among employed residents in Newstead (Qld), accounting for 19.5% (1,039 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (11.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professional Scientific And Technical Services, which increased by 794 people and 0.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Industry sector of employment

Newstead (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises industry sector of employment for Newstead (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.

Industry sector of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Newstead (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).

Newstead (Qld)
Brisbane (C)

Agriculture Forestry And Fishing

2021 count

18

% of total

0.3%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Mining

2021 count

110

% of total

2.1%

Change from 2016

-0.3pp

Manufacturing

2021 count

138

% of total

2.6%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services

2021 count

81

% of total

1.5%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Construction

2021 count

280

% of total

5.3%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

Wholesale Trade

2021 count

101

% of total

1.9%

Change from 2016

-1.1pp

Retail Trade

2021 count

353

% of total

6.6%

Change from 2016

-1.2pp

Accommodation And Food Services

2021 count

360

% of total

6.8%

Change from 2016

-1.0pp

Transport Postal And Warehousing

2021 count

181

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

Information Media And Telecommunications

2021 count

106

% of total

2.0%

Change from 2016

-0.8pp

Financial And Insurance Services

2021 count

366

% of total

6.9%

Change from 2016

+0.7pp

Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services

2021 count

190

% of total

3.6%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

Professional Scientific And Technical Services

2021 count

1,039

% of total

19.5%

Change from 2016

+0.9pp

Administrative And Support Services

2021 count

183

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

-0.1pp

Public Administration And Safety

2021 count

350

% of total

6.6%

Change from 2016

+1.4pp

Education And Training

2021 count

264

% of total

5.0%

Change from 2016

+0.4pp

Health Care And Social Assistance

2021 count

708

% of total

13.3%

Change from 2016

+0.4pp

Arts And Recreation Services

2021 count

90

% of total

1.7%

Change from 2016

+0.6pp

Other Services

2021 count

193

% of total

3.6%

Change from 2016

+1.1pp

Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

219

% of total

4.1%

Change from 2016

+0.4pp

Data table

Industry sector of employment for Newstead (Qld). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).

Industry sector of employment for Newstead (Qld). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
Industry sector of employment for Newstead (Qld). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Brisbane (C)%Count%Brisbane (C)%Countpp
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing180.3%0.4%40.3%0.4%+140.0pp
Mining1102.1%1.3%312.4%1.3%+79-0.3pp
Manufacturing1382.6%4.7%302.3%5.0%+108+0.3pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services811.5%1.1%221.7%1.0%+59-0.2pp
Construction2805.3%6.7%826.2%6.7%+198-0.9pp
Wholesale Trade1011.9%2.4%403.0%2.7%+61-1.1pp
Retail Trade3536.6%8.2%1037.8%8.6%+250-1.2pp
Accommodation And Food Services3606.8%7.0%1027.8%7.3%+258-1.0pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing1813.4%4.6%524.0%4.9%+129-0.6pp
Information Media And Telecommunications1062.0%1.4%372.8%1.7%+69-0.8pp
Financial And Insurance Services3666.9%4.0%826.2%3.9%+284+0.7pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services1903.6%2.0%594.5%2.2%+131-0.9pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services1,03919.5%11.5%24518.6%10.5%+794+0.9pp
Administrative And Support Services1833.4%3.3%463.5%3.6%+137-0.1pp
Public Administration And Safety3506.6%6.9%685.2%7.5%+282+1.4pp
Education And Training2645.0%9.8%604.6%10.2%+204+0.4pp
Health Care And Social Assistance70813.3%15.7%17012.9%13.6%+538+0.4pp
Arts And Recreation Services901.7%1.8%151.1%1.8%+75+0.6pp
Other Services1933.6%3.4%332.5%3.4%+160+1.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated2194.1%4.0%483.7%3.8%+171+0.4pp
Total5,322100.0%100.0%1,312100.0%100.0%+4,0100.0pp