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 Burnside (C), accounting for 19.1% (4,260 people). This share was higher than Greater Adelaide (17.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 579 people and 0.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Burnside (C) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Burnside (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
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Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burnside (C), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
187
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
187
0.8%
+0.1pp
Mining
2021 count
293
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
293
1.3%
0.0pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
1,020
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,020
4.6%
+0.3pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
275
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
275
1.2%
+0.1pp
Construction
2021 count
1,175
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,175
5.3%
+0.2pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
475
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
475
2.1%
-0.4pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
1,812
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,812
8.1%
-0.5pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
1,471
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,471
6.6%
+0.1pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
509
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
509
2.3%
+0.1pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
320
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
320
1.4%
-0.4pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
969
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
969
4.3%
+0.1pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
513
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
513
2.3%
-0.2pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
3,045
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
3,045
13.6%
+1.0pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
580
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
580
2.6%
+0.3pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
1,382
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,382
6.2%
-0.5pp
Education And Training
2021 count
2,467
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
2,467
11.1%
-0.7pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
4,260
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
4,260
19.1%
+0.8pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
371
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
371
1.7%
+0.1pp
Other Services
2021 count
629
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
629
2.8%
0.0pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
552
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
552
2.5%
-0.5pp
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+50
+0.1pp
Mining
+22
0.0pp
Manufacturing
+147
+0.3pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+59
+0.1pp
Construction
+152
+0.2pp
Wholesale Trade
-35
-0.4pp
Retail Trade
+75
-0.5pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+159
+0.1pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+58
+0.1pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
-33
-0.4pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+130
+0.1pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+13
-0.2pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+501
+1.0pp
Administrative And Support Services
+110
+0.3pp
Public Administration And Safety
+27
-0.5pp
Education And Training
+86
-0.7pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+579
+0.8pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+54
+0.1pp
Other Services
+67
0.0pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
-49
-0.5pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Burnside (C). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Adelaide.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 187 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 137 | 0.7% | 1.2% | +50 | +0.1pp |
| Mining | 293 | 1.3% | 0.9% | 271 | 1.3% | 0.8% | +22 | 0.0pp |
| Manufacturing | 1,020 | 4.6% | 6.8% | 873 | 4.3% | 7.6% | +147 | +0.3pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 275 | 1.2% | 1.3% | 216 | 1.1% | 1.3% | +59 | +0.1pp |
| Construction | 1,175 | 5.3% | 8.4% | 1,023 | 5.1% | 7.8% | +152 | +0.2pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 475 | 2.1% | 2.4% | 510 | 2.5% | 2.9% | -35 | -0.4pp |
| Retail Trade | 1,812 | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1,737 | 8.6% | 10.8% | +75 | -0.5pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 1,471 | 6.6% | 6.6% | 1,312 | 6.5% | 6.7% | +159 | +0.1pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 509 | 2.3% | 4.1% | 451 | 2.2% | 4.1% | +58 | +0.1pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 320 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 353 | 1.8% | 1.5% | -33 | -0.4pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 969 | 4.3% | 3.2% | 839 | 4.2% | 3.1% | +130 | +0.1pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 513 | 2.3% | 1.3% | 500 | 2.5% | 1.4% | +13 | -0.2pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 3,045 | 13.6% | 7.1% | 2,544 | 12.6% | 6.4% | +501 | +1.0pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 580 | 2.6% | 3.8% | 470 | 2.3% | 3.7% | +110 | +0.3pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 1,382 | 6.2% | 7.1% | 1,355 | 6.7% | 7.7% | +27 | -0.5pp |
| Education And Training | 2,467 | 11.1% | 9.0% | 2,381 | 11.8% | 8.9% | +86 | -0.7pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 4,260 | 19.1% | 17.1% | 3,681 | 18.3% | 15.6% | +579 | +0.8pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 371 | 1.7% | 1.5% | 317 | 1.6% | 1.5% | +54 | +0.1pp |
| Other Services | 629 | 2.8% | 4.0% | 562 | 2.8% | 4.0% | +67 | 0.0pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 552 | 2.5% | 3.2% | 601 | 3.0% | 3.3% | -49 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 22,310 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20,125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,185 | 0.0pp |