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, Manufacturing was the most common industry of employment among employed residents in Glen Eden, accounting for 15.9% (233 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (13.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Manufacturing, which increased by 233 people and 15.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Industry sector of employment

Glen Eden - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises industry sector of employment for Glen Eden in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.

Industry sector of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Glen Eden, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).

Glen Eden
Gladstone (R)

Agriculture Forestry And Fishing

2021 count

3

% of total

0.2%

Change from 2016

+0.2pp

Mining

2021 count

57

% of total

3.9%

Change from 2016

+3.9pp

Manufacturing

2021 count

233

% of total

15.9%

Change from 2016

+15.9pp

Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services

2021 count

40

% of total

2.7%

Change from 2016

+2.7pp

Construction

2021 count

130

% of total

8.9%

Change from 2016

+8.9pp

Wholesale Trade

2021 count

22

% of total

1.5%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Retail Trade

2021 count

152

% of total

10.4%

Change from 2016

+10.4pp

Accommodation And Food Services

2021 count

92

% of total

6.3%

Change from 2016

+6.3pp

Transport Postal And Warehousing

2021 count

118

% of total

8.0%

Change from 2016

+8.0pp

Information Media And Telecommunications

2021 count

4

% of total

0.3%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Financial And Insurance Services

2021 count

12

% of total

0.8%

Change from 2016

+0.8pp

Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services

2021 count

14

% of total

1.0%

Change from 2016

+1.0pp

Professional Scientific And Technical Services

2021 count

48

% of total

3.3%

Change from 2016

+3.3pp

Administrative And Support Services

2021 count

56

% of total

3.8%

Change from 2016

+3.8pp

Public Administration And Safety

2021 count

71

% of total

4.8%

Change from 2016

+4.8pp

Education And Training

2021 count

118

% of total

8.0%

Change from 2016

+8.0pp

Health Care And Social Assistance

2021 count

158

% of total

10.8%

Change from 2016

+10.8pp

Arts And Recreation Services

2021 count

7

% of total

0.5%

Change from 2016

+0.5pp

Other Services

2021 count

57

% of total

3.9%

Change from 2016

+3.9pp

Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

68

% of total

4.6%

Change from 2016

+4.6pp

Data table

Industry sector of employment for Glen Eden. Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gladstone (R).

Industry sector of employment for Glen Eden. Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gladstone (R).
Industry sector of employment for Glen Eden. Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gladstone (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Gladstone (R)%Count%Gladstone (R)%Countpp
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing30.2%1.7%00.0%1.9%+3+0.2pp
Mining573.9%3.7%00.0%3.6%+57+3.9pp
Manufacturing23315.9%13.7%00.0%13.6%+233+15.9pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services402.7%3.0%00.0%2.9%+40+2.7pp
Construction1308.9%10.9%00.0%11.0%+130+8.9pp
Wholesale Trade221.5%1.6%00.0%2.0%+22+1.5pp
Retail Trade15210.4%9.0%00.0%9.6%+152+10.4pp
Accommodation And Food Services926.3%7.2%00.0%6.8%+92+6.3pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing1188.0%7.8%00.0%8.1%+118+8.0pp
Information Media And Telecommunications40.3%0.3%00.0%0.4%+4+0.3pp
Financial And Insurance Services120.8%0.7%00.0%0.9%+12+0.8pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services141.0%1.4%00.0%1.7%+14+1.0pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services483.3%3.4%00.0%5.8%+48+3.3pp
Administrative And Support Services563.8%3.5%00.0%3.1%+56+3.8pp
Public Administration And Safety714.8%4.7%00.0%4.4%+71+4.8pp
Education And Training1188.0%8.1%00.0%7.9%+118+8.0pp
Health Care And Social Assistance15810.8%9.8%00.0%7.7%+158+10.8pp
Arts And Recreation Services70.5%0.6%00.0%0.7%+7+0.5pp
Other Services573.9%3.8%00.0%3.6%+57+3.9pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated684.6%4.9%00.0%4.2%+68+4.6pp
Total1,467100.0%100.0%4100.0%100.0%+1,4630.0pp