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 Cessnock (C), accounting for 14.3% (3,877 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (16.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 1,273 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Cessnock (C) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Cessnock (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cessnock (C), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
410
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
410
1.5%
-0.4pp
Mining
2021 count
2,318
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
2,318
8.5%
-1.1pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
2,032
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
2,032
7.5%
-0.5pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
356
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
356
1.3%
0.0pp
Construction
2021 count
2,482
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
2,482
9.2%
+0.8pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
640
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
640
2.4%
+0.5pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
2,632
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
2,632
9.7%
-0.9pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
2,374
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
2,374
8.8%
-1.4pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
1,113
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,113
4.1%
0.0pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
138
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
138
0.5%
-0.1pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
457
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
457
1.7%
+0.1pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
354
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
354
1.3%
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
964
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
964
3.6%
+0.2pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
1,265
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,265
4.7%
+0.6pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
1,361
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,361
5.0%
+0.3pp
Education And Training
2021 count
1,632
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,632
6.0%
+0.3pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
3,877
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
3,877
14.3%
+2.3pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
275
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
275
1.0%
-0.2pp
Other Services
2021 count
1,243
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,243
4.6%
-0.5pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
1,187
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,187
4.4%
0.0pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+6
-0.4pp
Mining
+252
-1.1pp
Manufacturing
+307
-0.5pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+78
0.0pp
Construction
+672
+0.8pp
Wholesale Trade
+225
+0.5pp
Retail Trade
+344
-0.9pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+171
-1.4pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+231
0.0pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+15
-0.1pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+110
+0.1pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+47
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+226
+0.2pp
Administrative And Support Services
+372
+0.6pp
Public Administration And Safety
+345
+0.3pp
Education And Training
+403
+0.3pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+1,273
+2.3pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+24
-0.2pp
Other Services
+140
-0.5pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+246
0.0pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Cessnock (C). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 410 | 1.5% | 5.1% | 404 | 1.9% | 5.7% | +6 | -0.4pp |
| Mining | 2,318 | 8.5% | 2.4% | 2,066 | 9.6% | 2.4% | +252 | -1.1pp |
| Manufacturing | 2,032 | 7.5% | 5.6% | 1,725 | 8.0% | 6.0% | +307 | -0.5pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 356 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 278 | 1.3% | 1.3% | +78 | 0.0pp |
| Construction | 2,482 | 9.2% | 9.4% | 1,810 | 8.4% | 8.7% | +672 | +0.8pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 640 | 2.4% | 2.0% | 415 | 1.9% | 2.0% | +225 | +0.5pp |
| Retail Trade | 2,632 | 9.7% | 9.4% | 2,288 | 10.6% | 10.3% | +344 | -0.9pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 2,374 | 8.8% | 7.5% | 2,203 | 10.2% | 7.9% | +171 | -1.4pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 1,113 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 882 | 4.1% | 4.0% | +231 | 0.0pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 138 | 0.5% | 0.8% | 123 | 0.6% | 0.9% | +15 | -0.1pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 457 | 1.7% | 1.9% | 347 | 1.6% | 2.0% | +110 | +0.1pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 354 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 307 | 1.4% | 1.4% | +47 | -0.1pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 964 | 3.6% | 4.9% | 738 | 3.4% | 4.5% | +226 | +0.2pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 1,265 | 4.7% | 3.2% | 893 | 4.1% | 3.3% | +372 | +0.6pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 1,361 | 5.0% | 7.2% | 1,016 | 4.7% | 7.2% | +345 | +0.3pp |
| Education And Training | 1,632 | 6.0% | 9.2% | 1,229 | 5.7% | 9.0% | +403 | +0.3pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 3,877 | 14.3% | 16.3% | 2,604 | 12.0% | 14.4% | +1,273 | +2.3pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 275 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 251 | 1.2% | 1.2% | +24 | -0.2pp |
| Other Services | 1,243 | 4.6% | 3.8% | 1,103 | 5.1% | 3.9% | +140 | -0.5pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 1,187 | 4.4% | 3.9% | 941 | 4.4% | 3.8% | +246 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 27,120 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 21,626 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,494 | 0.0pp |