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, Construction was the most common industry of employment among employed residents in Clarence Town, accounting for 14.2% (154 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (12.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Construction, which increased by 151 people and 10.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Clarence Town - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Clarence Town in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clarence Town, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
19
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
19
1.7%
+1.7pp
Mining
2021 count
46
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
46
4.2%
+0.6pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
99
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
99
9.1%
+5.5pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
24
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
24
2.2%
+2.2pp
Construction
2021 count
154
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
154
14.2%
+10.6pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
30
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
30
2.8%
-0.8pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
89
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
89
8.2%
+8.2pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
36
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
36
3.3%
-0.3pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
62
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
62
5.7%
-5.1pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
5
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
5
0.5%
-3.1pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
39
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
39
3.6%
0.0pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
15
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
15
1.4%
+1.4pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
66
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
66
6.1%
+6.1pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
26
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
26
2.4%
-2.4pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
57
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-12.9pp
57
5.2%
-12.9pp
Education And Training
2021 count
71
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
71
6.5%
+2.9pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
126
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
126
11.6%
+0.8pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
12
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
12
1.1%
-2.5pp
Other Services
2021 count
51
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
51
4.7%
-0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
60
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
60
5.5%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+19
+1.7pp
Mining
+43
+0.6pp
Manufacturing
+96
+5.5pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+24
+2.2pp
Construction
+151
+10.6pp
Wholesale Trade
+27
-0.8pp
Retail Trade
+89
+8.2pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+33
-0.3pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+53
-5.1pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+2
-3.1pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+36
0.0pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+15
+1.4pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+66
+6.1pp
Administrative And Support Services
+22
-2.4pp
Public Administration And Safety
+42
-12.9pp
Education And Training
+68
+2.9pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+117
+0.8pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+9
-2.5pp
Other Services
+47
-0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+57
+1.9pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Clarence Town. Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dungog (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dungog (A)% | Count | % | Dungog (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 19 | 1.7% | 9.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.6% | +19 | +1.7pp |
| Mining | 46 | 4.2% | 4.3% | 3 | 3.6% | 3.9% | +43 | +0.6pp |
| Manufacturing | 99 | 9.1% | 5.9% | 3 | 3.6% | 5.9% | +96 | +5.5pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 24 | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% | +24 | +2.2pp |
| Construction | 154 | 14.2% | 12.3% | 3 | 3.6% | 11.6% | +151 | +10.6pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 30 | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3 | 3.6% | 1.7% | +27 | -0.8pp |
| Retail Trade | 89 | 8.2% | 8.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.6% | +89 | +8.2pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 36 | 3.3% | 4.4% | 3 | 3.6% | 5.1% | +33 | -0.3pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 62 | 5.7% | 4.7% | 9 | 10.8% | 5.1% | +53 | -5.1pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3 | 3.6% | 0.4% | +2 | -3.1pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 39 | 3.6% | 1.8% | 3 | 3.6% | 1.7% | +36 | 0.0pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 15 | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.3% | +15 | +1.4pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 66 | 6.1% | 5.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% | +66 | +6.1pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 26 | 2.4% | 3.2% | 4 | 4.8% | 3.1% | +22 | -2.4pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 57 | 5.2% | 4.8% | 15 | 18.1% | 5.1% | +42 | -12.9pp |
| Education And Training | 71 | 6.5% | 8.3% | 3 | 3.6% | 7.7% | +68 | +2.9pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 126 | 11.6% | 12.2% | 9 | 10.8% | 10.8% | +117 | +0.8pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 12 | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3 | 3.6% | 0.7% | +9 | -2.5pp |
| Other Services | 51 | 4.7% | 4.6% | 4 | 4.8% | 4.7% | +47 | -0.1pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 60 | 5.5% | 4.3% | 3 | 3.6% | 4.2% | +57 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 1,086 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 83 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,003 | 0.0pp |