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 Emu Heights (Tas.), accounting for 19.1% (17 people). This share was similar to Burnie (C) (19%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 17 people and 19.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Industry sector of employment

Emu Heights (Tas.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises industry sector of employment for Emu Heights (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.

Industry sector of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Emu Heights (Tas.), with comparison markers for Burnie (C).

Emu Heights (Tas.)
Burnie (C)

Agriculture Forestry And Fishing

2021 count

3

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

-56.0pp

Mining

2021 count

4

% of total

4.5%

Change from 2016

+4.5pp

Manufacturing

2021 count

9

% of total

10.1%

Change from 2016

+10.1pp

Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Construction

2021 count

3

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

+3.4pp

Wholesale Trade

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Retail Trade

2021 count

12

% of total

13.5%

Change from 2016

+13.5pp

Accommodation And Food Services

2021 count

4

% of total

4.5%

Change from 2016

+4.5pp

Transport Postal And Warehousing

2021 count

3

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

+3.4pp

Information Media And Telecommunications

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Financial And Insurance Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Professional Scientific And Technical Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Administrative And Support Services

2021 count

3

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

+3.4pp

Public Administration And Safety

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Education And Training

2021 count

4

% of total

4.5%

Change from 2016

+4.5pp

Health Care And Social Assistance

2021 count

17

% of total

19.1%

Change from 2016

+19.1pp

Arts And Recreation Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Other Services

2021 count

3

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

+3.4pp

Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

5

% of total

5.6%

Change from 2016

+5.6pp

Data table

Industry sector of employment for Emu Heights (Tas.). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).

Industry sector of employment for Emu Heights (Tas.). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).
Industry sector of employment for Emu Heights (Tas.). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Burnie (C)%Count%Burnie (C)%Countpp
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing33.4%3.8%1959.4%3.7%-16-56.0pp
Mining44.5%4.2%00.0%3.3%+4+4.5pp
Manufacturing910.1%7.7%00.0%8.7%+9+10.1pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services00.0%0.7%00.0%0.9%00.0pp
Construction33.4%6.5%00.0%6.3%+3+3.4pp
Wholesale Trade00.0%3.5%00.0%2.2%00.0pp
Retail Trade1213.5%11.9%00.0%13.3%+12+13.5pp
Accommodation And Food Services44.5%7.3%00.0%8.1%+4+4.5pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing33.4%5.0%00.0%5.2%+3+3.4pp
Information Media And Telecommunications00.0%0.7%00.0%0.9%00.0pp
Financial And Insurance Services00.0%1.5%00.0%1.4%00.0pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services00.0%1.0%00.0%1.0%00.0pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services00.0%2.9%00.0%3.0%00.0pp
Administrative And Support Services33.4%2.6%00.0%4.4%+3+3.4pp
Public Administration And Safety00.0%5.6%00.0%5.9%00.0pp
Education And Training44.5%8.1%00.0%8.0%+4+4.5pp
Health Care And Social Assistance1719.1%19.0%00.0%15.4%+17+19.1pp
Arts And Recreation Services00.0%0.6%00.0%0.6%00.0pp
Other Services33.4%4.3%00.0%4.2%+3+3.4pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated55.6%2.9%00.0%3.3%+5+5.6pp
Total89100.0%100.0%32100.0%100.0%+570.0pp