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 Blakehurst, accounting for 13.5% (409 people). This share was lower than Georges River (A) (15%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 399 people, while its share fell by 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Blakehurst - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Blakehurst in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blakehurst, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
3
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
-17.3pp
3
0.1%
-17.3pp
Mining
2021 count
3
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
3
0.1%
+0.1pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
121
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
121
4.0%
-6.1pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
35
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
35
1.2%
+1.2pp
Construction
2021 count
294
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
294
9.7%
+9.7pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
120
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
120
4.0%
-1.8pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
271
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-11.4pp
271
8.9%
-11.4pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
172
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
172
5.7%
+1.4pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
148
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
148
4.9%
+4.9pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
43
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
43
1.4%
+1.4pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
260
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
260
8.6%
+4.3pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
113
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
113
3.7%
+3.7pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
359
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
359
11.8%
+11.8pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
75
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
75
2.5%
-1.8pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
108
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
108
3.6%
+3.6pp
Education And Training
2021 count
252
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
252
8.3%
-1.8pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
409
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
409
13.5%
-1.0pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
39
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
39
1.3%
+1.3pp
Other Services
2021 count
82
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
82
2.7%
+2.7pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
144
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
144
4.7%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
-9
-17.3pp
Mining
+3
+0.1pp
Manufacturing
+114
-6.1pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+35
+1.2pp
Construction
+294
+9.7pp
Wholesale Trade
+116
-1.8pp
Retail Trade
+257
-11.4pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+169
+1.4pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+148
+4.9pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+43
+1.4pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+257
+4.3pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+113
+3.7pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+359
+11.8pp
Administrative And Support Services
+72
-1.8pp
Public Administration And Safety
+108
+3.6pp
Education And Training
+245
-1.8pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+399
-1.0pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+39
+1.3pp
Other Services
+82
+2.7pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+140
-1.1pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Blakehurst. Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Georges River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 3 | 0.1% | 0.2% | 12 | 17.4% | 0.2% | -9 | -17.3pp |
| Mining | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Manufacturing | 121 | 4.0% | 4.8% | 7 | 10.1% | 5.0% | +114 | -6.1pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 35 | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% | +35 | +1.2pp |
| Construction | 294 | 9.7% | 6.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.1% | +294 | +9.7pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 120 | 4.0% | 3.2% | 4 | 5.8% | 3.5% | +116 | -1.8pp |
| Retail Trade | 271 | 8.9% | 9.8% | 14 | 20.3% | 10.1% | +257 | -11.4pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 172 | 5.7% | 6.4% | 3 | 4.3% | 8.5% | +169 | +1.4pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 148 | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.2% | +148 | +4.9pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 43 | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% | +43 | +1.4pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 260 | 8.6% | 7.4% | 3 | 4.3% | 6.8% | +257 | +4.3pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 113 | 3.7% | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.1% | +113 | +3.7pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 359 | 11.8% | 10.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.3% | +359 | +11.8pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 75 | 2.5% | 3.7% | 3 | 4.3% | 3.9% | +72 | -1.8pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 108 | 3.6% | 4.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.8% | +108 | +3.6pp |
| Education And Training | 252 | 8.3% | 7.8% | 7 | 10.1% | 7.3% | +245 | -1.8pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 409 | 13.5% | 15.0% | 10 | 14.5% | 12.1% | +399 | -1.0pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 39 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | +39 | +1.3pp |
| Other Services | 82 | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% | +82 | +2.7pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 144 | 4.7% | 4.9% | 4 | 5.8% | 5.1% | +140 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 3,036 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 69 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,967 | 0.0pp |