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 Smithfield (NSW) (part), accounting for 12.5% (462 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (11.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 435 people, while its share fell by 13 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Smithfield (NSW) (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Smithfield (NSW) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Smithfield (NSW) (part), with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
7
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-13.0pp
7
0.2%
-13.0pp
Mining
2021 count
3
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
3
0.1%
+0.1pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
390
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
390
10.6%
+7.8pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
42
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
42
1.1%
+1.1pp
Construction
2021 count
382
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
382
10.4%
+10.4pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
110
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
110
3.0%
+3.0pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
387
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
387
10.5%
+0.1pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
192
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
192
5.2%
-7.1pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
304
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
304
8.2%
+5.4pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
43
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
43
1.2%
+1.2pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
145
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
145
3.9%
+3.9pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
41
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
41
1.1%
+1.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
170
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
170
4.6%
+0.8pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
145
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
145
3.9%
+1.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
172
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
172
4.7%
-2.8pp
Education And Training
2021 count
247
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-10.3pp
247
6.7%
-10.3pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
462
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-13.0pp
462
12.5%
-13.0pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
38
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
38
1.0%
+1.0pp
Other Services
2021 count
158
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
158
4.3%
+4.3pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
249
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
249
6.7%
+2.9pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
-7
-13.0pp
Mining
+3
+0.1pp
Manufacturing
+387
+7.8pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+42
+1.1pp
Construction
+382
+10.4pp
Wholesale Trade
+110
+3.0pp
Retail Trade
+376
+0.1pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+179
-7.1pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+301
+5.4pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+43
+1.2pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+145
+3.9pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+41
+1.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+166
+0.8pp
Administrative And Support Services
+142
+1.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
+164
-2.8pp
Education And Training
+229
-10.3pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+435
-13.0pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+38
+1.0pp
Other Services
+158
+4.3pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+245
+2.9pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Smithfield (NSW) (part). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Fairfield (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 7 | 0.2% | 0.7% | 14 | 13.2% | 0.7% | -7 | -13.0pp |
| Mining | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Manufacturing | 390 | 10.6% | 11.4% | 3 | 2.8% | 11.9% | +387 | +7.8pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 42 | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% | +42 | +1.1pp |
| Construction | 382 | 10.4% | 8.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.3% | +382 | +10.4pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 110 | 3.0% | 3.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.8% | +110 | +3.0pp |
| Retail Trade | 387 | 10.5% | 11.0% | 11 | 10.4% | 11.0% | +376 | +0.1pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 192 | 5.2% | 5.8% | 13 | 12.3% | 6.6% | +179 | -7.1pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 304 | 8.2% | 7.8% | 3 | 2.8% | 6.7% | +301 | +5.4pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 43 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | +43 | +1.2pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 145 | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% | +145 | +3.9pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 41 | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.3% | +41 | +1.1pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 170 | 4.6% | 5.2% | 4 | 3.8% | 4.6% | +166 | +0.8pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 145 | 3.9% | 3.5% | 3 | 2.8% | 3.6% | +142 | +1.1pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 172 | 4.7% | 4.2% | 8 | 7.5% | 3.8% | +164 | -2.8pp |
| Education And Training | 247 | 6.7% | 6.1% | 18 | 17.0% | 5.2% | +229 | -10.3pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 462 | 12.5% | 11.5% | 27 | 25.5% | 9.4% | +435 | -13.0pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 38 | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% | +38 | +1.0pp |
| Other Services | 158 | 4.3% | 4.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.8% | +158 | +4.3pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 249 | 6.7% | 7.8% | 4 | 3.8% | 8.6% | +245 | +2.9pp |
| Total | 3,690 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 106 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,584 | 0.0pp |