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 Fremantle (C), accounting for 15.7% (2,599 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 621 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Fremantle (C) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Fremantle (C) 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 Fremantle (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
157
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
157
0.9%
+0.2pp
Mining
2021 count
923
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
923
5.6%
+1.4pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
732
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
732
4.4%
-0.4pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
167
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
167
1.0%
+0.1pp
Construction
2021 count
1,126
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,126
6.8%
-0.6pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
291
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
291
1.8%
-0.1pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
1,029
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
1,029
6.2%
-1.7pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
1,224
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,224
7.4%
+0.2pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
543
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
543
3.3%
-0.5pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
179
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
179
1.1%
-0.4pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
283
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
283
1.7%
-0.2pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
233
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
233
1.4%
-0.3pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
1,866
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
1,866
11.3%
+1.6pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
388
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
388
2.3%
-0.3pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
1,026
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,026
6.2%
-0.4pp
Education And Training
2021 count
2,066
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
2,066
12.5%
-0.6pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
2,599
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
2,599
15.7%
+1.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
484
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
484
2.9%
+0.3pp
Other Services
2021 count
542
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
542
3.3%
+0.5pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
735
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
735
4.4%
-0.5pp
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+61
+0.2pp
Mining
+340
+1.4pp
Manufacturing
+66
-0.4pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+37
+0.1pp
Construction
+94
-0.6pp
Wholesale Trade
+28
-0.1pp
Retail Trade
-78
-1.7pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+218
+0.2pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+17
-0.5pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
-26
-0.4pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+20
-0.2pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
-1
-0.3pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+511
+1.6pp
Administrative And Support Services
+26
-0.3pp
Public Administration And Safety
+100
-0.4pp
Education And Training
+234
-0.6pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+621
+1.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+122
+0.3pp
Other Services
+149
+0.5pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+57
-0.5pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Fremantle (C). 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 | 157 | 0.9% | 0.7% | 96 | 0.7% | 0.8% | +61 | +0.2pp |
| Mining | 923 | 5.6% | 6.6% | 583 | 4.2% | 5.0% | +340 | +1.4pp |
| Manufacturing | 732 | 4.4% | 5.3% | 666 | 4.8% | 5.7% | +66 | -0.4pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 167 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 130 | 0.9% | 1.1% | +37 | +0.1pp |
| Construction | 1,126 | 6.8% | 8.9% | 1,032 | 7.4% | 9.9% | +94 | -0.6pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 291 | 1.8% | 2.5% | 263 | 1.9% | 2.7% | +28 | -0.1pp |
| Retail Trade | 1,029 | 6.2% | 8.9% | 1,107 | 7.9% | 9.8% | -78 | -1.7pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 1,224 | 7.4% | 6.5% | 1,006 | 7.2% | 6.5% | +218 | +0.2pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 543 | 3.3% | 4.5% | 526 | 3.8% | 4.6% | +17 | -0.5pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 179 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 205 | 1.5% | 1.1% | -26 | -0.4pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 283 | 1.7% | 2.4% | 263 | 1.9% | 2.7% | +20 | -0.2pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 233 | 1.4% | 1.5% | 234 | 1.7% | 1.8% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 1,866 | 11.3% | 7.8% | 1,355 | 9.7% | 7.2% | +511 | +1.6pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 388 | 2.3% | 3.1% | 362 | 2.6% | 3.3% | +26 | -0.3pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 1,026 | 6.2% | 6.0% | 926 | 6.6% | 6.4% | +100 | -0.4pp |
| Education And Training | 2,066 | 12.5% | 8.8% | 1,832 | 13.1% | 8.8% | +234 | -0.6pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 2,599 | 15.7% | 14.1% | 1,978 | 14.2% | 12.3% | +621 | +1.5pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 484 | 2.9% | 1.8% | 362 | 2.6% | 1.7% | +122 | +0.3pp |
| Other Services | 542 | 3.3% | 3.9% | 393 | 2.8% | 4.0% | +149 | +0.5pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 735 | 4.4% | 4.7% | 678 | 4.9% | 4.7% | +57 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 16,569 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,973 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,596 | 0.0pp |