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 Greystanes, accounting for 12.5% (1,172 people). This share was lower than Cumberland (A) (14.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 1,168 people, while its share fell by 12.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Greystanes - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Greystanes in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Greystanes, with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
22
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
22
0.2%
+0.2pp
Mining
2021 count
15
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
15
0.2%
+0.2pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
658
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
658
7.0%
+7.0pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
84
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
84
0.9%
+0.9pp
Construction
2021 count
1,013
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
1,013
10.8%
+10.8pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
387
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
387
4.1%
+4.1pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
923
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
923
9.9%
+9.9pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
438
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-14.1pp
438
4.7%
-14.1pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
582
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
582
6.2%
+6.2pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
129
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
129
1.4%
+1.4pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
599
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
599
6.4%
+6.4pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
158
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
158
1.7%
+1.7pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
594
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-12.5pp
594
6.3%
-12.5pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
292
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
292
3.1%
+3.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
547
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-25.5pp
547
5.8%
-25.5pp
Education And Training
2021 count
858
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
858
9.2%
+9.2pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
1,172
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-12.5pp
1,172
12.5%
-12.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
83
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
83
0.9%
+0.9pp
Other Services
2021 count
336
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
336
3.6%
+3.6pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
474
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
474
5.1%
+5.1pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+22
+0.2pp
Mining
+15
+0.2pp
Manufacturing
+658
+7.0pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+84
+0.9pp
Construction
+1,013
+10.8pp
Wholesale Trade
+387
+4.1pp
Retail Trade
+923
+9.9pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+435
-14.1pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+582
+6.2pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+129
+1.4pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+599
+6.4pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+158
+1.7pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+591
-12.5pp
Administrative And Support Services
+292
+3.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
+542
-25.5pp
Education And Training
+858
+9.2pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+1,168
-12.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+83
+0.9pp
Other Services
+336
+3.6pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+474
+5.1pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Greystanes. Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cumberland (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 22 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | +22 | +0.2pp |
| Mining | 15 | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% | +15 | +0.2pp |
| Manufacturing | 658 | 7.0% | 6.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.2% | +658 | +7.0pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 84 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% | +84 | +0.9pp |
| Construction | 1,013 | 10.8% | 7.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.6% | +1,013 | +10.8pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 387 | 4.1% | 3.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.7% | +387 | +4.1pp |
| Retail Trade | 923 | 9.9% | 9.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.1% | +923 | +9.9pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 438 | 4.7% | 6.0% | 3 | 18.8% | 7.6% | +435 | -14.1pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 582 | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.2% | +582 | +6.2pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 129 | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | +129 | +1.4pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 599 | 6.4% | 6.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.4% | +599 | +6.4pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 158 | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.3% | +158 | +1.7pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 594 | 6.3% | 8.0% | 3 | 18.8% | 6.4% | +591 | -12.5pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 292 | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.1% | +292 | +3.1pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 547 | 5.8% | 4.9% | 5 | 31.3% | 4.8% | +542 | -25.5pp |
| Education And Training | 858 | 9.2% | 6.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% | +858 | +9.2pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 1,172 | 12.5% | 14.6% | 4 | 25.0% | 11.9% | +1,168 | -12.5pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 83 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% | +83 | +0.9pp |
| Other Services | 336 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% | +336 | +3.6pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 474 | 5.1% | 7.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.6% | +474 | +5.1pp |
| Total | 9,362 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9,346 | 0.0pp |