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 Burnie (C), accounting for 19% (1,656 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (16%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 474 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Burnie (C) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Burnie (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burnie (C), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
330
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
330
3.8%
+0.1pp
Mining
2021 count
371
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
371
4.2%
+0.9pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
675
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
675
7.7%
-1.0pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
60
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
60
0.7%
-0.2pp
Construction
2021 count
566
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
566
6.5%
+0.2pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
302
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
302
3.5%
+1.3pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
1,039
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,039
11.9%
-1.4pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
634
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
634
7.3%
-0.8pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
439
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
439
5.0%
-0.2pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
62
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
62
0.7%
-0.2pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
132
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
132
1.5%
+0.1pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
87
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
87
1.0%
0.0pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
254
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
254
2.9%
-0.1pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
228
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
228
2.6%
-1.8pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
492
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
492
5.6%
-0.3pp
Education And Training
2021 count
704
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
704
8.1%
+0.1pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
1,656
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
1,656
19.0%
+3.6pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
55
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
55
0.6%
0.0pp
Other Services
2021 count
377
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
377
4.3%
+0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
252
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
252
2.9%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+49
+0.1pp
Mining
+115
+0.9pp
Manufacturing
+10
-1.0pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
-8
-0.2pp
Construction
+80
+0.2pp
Wholesale Trade
+134
+1.3pp
Retail Trade
+17
-1.4pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+15
-0.8pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+38
-0.2pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
-5
-0.2pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+22
+0.1pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+12
0.0pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+27
-0.1pp
Administrative And Support Services
-111
-1.8pp
Public Administration And Safety
+37
-0.3pp
Education And Training
+90
+0.1pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+474
+3.6pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+11
0.0pp
Other Services
+52
+0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-0.4pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Burnie (C). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 330 | 3.8% | 8.1% | 281 | 3.7% | 8.1% | +49 | +0.1pp |
| Mining | 371 | 4.2% | 1.7% | 256 | 3.3% | 1.6% | +115 | +0.9pp |
| Manufacturing | 675 | 7.7% | 7.5% | 665 | 8.7% | 8.2% | +10 | -1.0pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 60 | 0.7% | 1.4% | 68 | 0.9% | 1.3% | -8 | -0.2pp |
| Construction | 566 | 6.5% | 8.6% | 486 | 6.3% | 7.7% | +80 | +0.2pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 302 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 168 | 2.2% | 2.6% | +134 | +1.3pp |
| Retail Trade | 1,039 | 11.9% | 9.8% | 1,022 | 13.3% | 11.0% | +17 | -1.4pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 634 | 7.3% | 7.5% | 619 | 8.1% | 7.5% | +15 | -0.8pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 439 | 5.0% | 4.7% | 401 | 5.2% | 4.8% | +38 | -0.2pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 62 | 0.7% | 0.8% | 67 | 0.9% | 0.9% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 132 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 110 | 1.4% | 1.7% | +22 | +0.1pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 87 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 75 | 1.0% | 1.2% | +12 | 0.0pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 254 | 2.9% | 3.9% | 227 | 3.0% | 3.7% | +27 | -0.1pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 228 | 2.6% | 2.9% | 339 | 4.4% | 3.0% | -111 | -1.8pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 492 | 5.6% | 4.9% | 455 | 5.9% | 5.4% | +37 | -0.3pp |
| Education And Training | 704 | 8.1% | 8.5% | 614 | 8.0% | 8.6% | +90 | +0.1pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 1,656 | 19.0% | 16.0% | 1,182 | 15.4% | 13.6% | +474 | +3.6pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 55 | 0.6% | 1.4% | 44 | 0.6% | 1.5% | +11 | 0.0pp |
| Other Services | 377 | 4.3% | 3.8% | 325 | 4.2% | 3.8% | +52 | +0.1pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 252 | 2.9% | 3.0% | 255 | 3.3% | 3.7% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 8,736 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,664 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,072 | 0.0pp |