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 Parklands (Tas.), accounting for 22.7% (95 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (19%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 45 people and 9 percentage points.

Section overview

Industry sector of employment

Parklands (Tas.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

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

Industry sector of employment snapshot

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

Parklands (Tas.)
Burnie (C)

Agriculture Forestry And Fishing

2021 count

14

% of total

3.3%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Mining

2021 count

17

% of total

4.1%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Manufacturing

2021 count

21

% of total

5.0%

Change from 2016

-1.8pp

Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-0.8pp

Construction

2021 count

18

% of total

4.3%

Change from 2016

-3.1pp

Wholesale Trade

2021 count

6

% of total

1.4%

Change from 2016

-1.3pp

Retail Trade

2021 count

47

% of total

11.2%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

Accommodation And Food Services

2021 count

26

% of total

6.2%

Change from 2016

-0.1pp

Transport Postal And Warehousing

2021 count

10

% of total

2.4%

Change from 2016

-2.8pp

Information Media And Telecommunications

2021 count

4

% of total

1.0%

Change from 2016

+0.2pp

Financial And Insurance Services

2021 count

11

% of total

2.6%

Change from 2016

+0.4pp

Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services

2021 count

4

% of total

1.0%

Change from 2016

+0.2pp

Professional Scientific And Technical Services

2021 count

17

% of total

4.1%

Change from 2016

+1.1pp

Administrative And Support Services

2021 count

8

% of total

1.9%

Change from 2016

-2.2pp

Public Administration And Safety

2021 count

38

% of total

9.1%

Change from 2016

+0.6pp

Education And Training

2021 count

54

% of total

12.9%

Change from 2016

-0.3pp

Health Care And Social Assistance

2021 count

95

% of total

22.7%

Change from 2016

+9.0pp

Arts And Recreation Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Other Services

2021 count

9

% of total

2.1%

Change from 2016

-1.5pp

Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

7

% of total

1.7%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Data table

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

Industry sector of employment for Parklands (Tas.). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).
Industry sector of employment for Parklands (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 Fishing143.3%3.8%123.3%3.7%+20.0pp
Mining174.1%4.2%143.8%3.3%+3+0.3pp
Manufacturing215.0%7.7%256.8%8.7%-4-1.8pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services00.0%0.7%30.8%0.9%-3-0.8pp
Construction184.3%6.5%277.4%6.3%-9-3.1pp
Wholesale Trade61.4%3.5%102.7%2.2%-4-1.3pp
Retail Trade4711.2%11.9%4412.1%13.3%+3-0.9pp
Accommodation And Food Services266.2%7.3%236.3%8.1%+3-0.1pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing102.4%5.0%195.2%5.2%-9-2.8pp
Information Media And Telecommunications41.0%0.7%30.8%0.9%+1+0.2pp
Financial And Insurance Services112.6%1.5%82.2%1.4%+3+0.4pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services41.0%1.0%30.8%1.0%+1+0.2pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services174.1%2.9%113.0%3.0%+6+1.1pp
Administrative And Support Services81.9%2.6%154.1%4.4%-7-2.2pp
Public Administration And Safety389.1%5.6%318.5%5.9%+7+0.6pp
Education And Training5412.9%8.1%4813.2%8.0%+6-0.3pp
Health Care And Social Assistance9522.7%19.0%5013.7%15.4%+45+9.0pp
Arts And Recreation Services00.0%0.6%00.0%0.6%00.0pp
Other Services92.1%4.3%133.6%4.2%-4-1.5pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated71.7%2.9%51.4%3.3%+2+0.3pp
Total419100.0%100.0%365100.0%100.0%+540.0pp