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 Cottesloe (T), accounting for 18.1% (745 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (14.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 86 people and 0.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Cottesloe (T) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Cottesloe (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Chart view
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cottesloe (T), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
75
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
75
1.8%
+0.3pp
Mining
2021 count
280
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
280
6.8%
+1.0pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
126
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
126
3.1%
+0.3pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
31
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
31
0.8%
0.0pp
Construction
2021 count
203
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
203
4.9%
-0.7pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
58
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
58
1.4%
-0.5pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
277
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
277
6.7%
-0.6pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
223
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
223
5.4%
0.0pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
85
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
85
2.1%
+0.2pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
47
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
47
1.1%
0.0pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
222
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
222
5.4%
+0.4pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
183
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
183
4.4%
+0.3pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
613
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
613
14.9%
-0.3pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
70
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
70
1.7%
0.0pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
150
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
150
3.6%
-0.3pp
Education And Training
2021 count
361
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
361
8.8%
-0.8pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
745
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
745
18.1%
+0.3pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
81
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
81
2.0%
+0.4pp
Other Services
2021 count
90
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
90
2.2%
+0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
190
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
190
4.6%
-0.1pp
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+19
+0.3pp
Mining
+67
+1.0pp
Manufacturing
+22
+0.3pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+2
0.0pp
Construction
-3
-0.7pp
Wholesale Trade
-11
-0.5pp
Retail Trade
+8
-0.6pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+24
0.0pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+14
+0.2pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+8
0.0pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+36
+0.4pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+33
+0.3pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+53
-0.3pp
Administrative And Support Services
+6
0.0pp
Public Administration And Safety
+5
-0.3pp
Education And Training
+7
-0.8pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+86
+0.3pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+21
+0.4pp
Other Services
+14
+0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+18
-0.1pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Cottesloe (T). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Perth.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 75 | 1.8% | 0.7% | 56 | 1.5% | 0.8% | +19 | +0.3pp |
| Mining | 280 | 6.8% | 6.6% | 213 | 5.8% | 5.0% | +67 | +1.0pp |
| Manufacturing | 126 | 3.1% | 5.3% | 104 | 2.8% | 5.7% | +22 | +0.3pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 31 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 29 | 0.8% | 1.1% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Construction | 203 | 4.9% | 8.9% | 206 | 5.6% | 9.9% | -3 | -0.7pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 58 | 1.4% | 2.5% | 69 | 1.9% | 2.7% | -11 | -0.5pp |
| Retail Trade | 277 | 6.7% | 8.9% | 269 | 7.3% | 9.8% | +8 | -0.6pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 223 | 5.4% | 6.5% | 199 | 5.4% | 6.5% | +24 | 0.0pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 85 | 2.1% | 4.5% | 71 | 1.9% | 4.6% | +14 | +0.2pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 47 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 39 | 1.1% | 1.1% | +8 | 0.0pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 222 | 5.4% | 2.4% | 186 | 5.0% | 2.7% | +36 | +0.4pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 183 | 4.4% | 1.5% | 150 | 4.1% | 1.8% | +33 | +0.3pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 613 | 14.9% | 7.8% | 560 | 15.2% | 7.2% | +53 | -0.3pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 70 | 1.7% | 3.1% | 64 | 1.7% | 3.3% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 150 | 3.6% | 6.0% | 145 | 3.9% | 6.4% | +5 | -0.3pp |
| Education And Training | 361 | 8.8% | 8.8% | 354 | 9.6% | 8.8% | +7 | -0.8pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 745 | 18.1% | 14.1% | 659 | 17.8% | 12.3% | +86 | +0.3pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 81 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 60 | 1.6% | 1.7% | +21 | +0.4pp |
| Other Services | 90 | 2.2% | 3.9% | 76 | 2.1% | 4.0% | +14 | +0.1pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 190 | 4.6% | 4.7% | 172 | 4.7% | 4.7% | +18 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 4,120 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,694 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +426 | 0.0pp |