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 Glenorchy (C), accounting for 17.9% (4,247 people). This share was higher than Greater Hobart (16.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 1,286 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Glenorchy (C) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Glenorchy (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Hobart and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glenorchy (C), with comparison markers for Greater Hobart.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
326
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
326
1.4%
+0.4pp
Mining
2021 count
44
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
44
0.2%
-0.1pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
1,553
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,553
6.6%
-0.5pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
514
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
514
2.2%
+0.2pp
Construction
2021 count
1,963
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
1,963
8.3%
+0.8pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
518
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
518
2.2%
-0.2pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
2,583
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
2,583
10.9%
-1.6pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
2,060
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
2,060
8.7%
+0.6pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
1,082
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,082
4.6%
-0.4pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
309
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
309
1.3%
-0.6pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
446
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
446
1.9%
-0.4pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
232
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
232
1.0%
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
1,009
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,009
4.3%
+0.6pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
804
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
804
3.4%
0.0pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
2,002
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
2,002
8.5%
-0.9pp
Education And Training
2021 count
1,797
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,797
7.6%
+0.5pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
4,247
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
4,247
17.9%
+2.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
458
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
458
1.9%
0.0pp
Other Services
2021 count
980
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
980
4.1%
-0.2pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
736
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
736
3.1%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+130
+0.4pp
Mining
-13
-0.1pp
Manufacturing
+192
-0.5pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+125
+0.2pp
Construction
+528
+0.8pp
Wholesale Trade
+54
-0.2pp
Retail Trade
+180
-1.6pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+495
+0.6pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+115
-0.4pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
-57
-0.6pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+5
-0.4pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+26
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+302
+0.6pp
Administrative And Support Services
+143
0.0pp
Public Administration And Safety
+192
-0.9pp
Education And Training
+436
+0.5pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+1,286
+2.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+83
0.0pp
Other Services
+156
-0.2pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+22
-0.6pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Glenorchy (C). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Hobart.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 326 | 1.4% | 2.0% | 196 | 1.0% | 1.9% | +130 | +0.4pp |
| Mining | 44 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 57 | 0.3% | 0.3% | -13 | -0.1pp |
| Manufacturing | 1,553 | 6.6% | 5.1% | 1,361 | 7.1% | 5.2% | +192 | -0.5pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 514 | 2.2% | 2.2% | 389 | 2.0% | 2.0% | +125 | +0.2pp |
| Construction | 1,963 | 8.3% | 8.5% | 1,435 | 7.5% | 7.5% | +528 | +0.8pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 518 | 2.2% | 1.7% | 464 | 2.4% | 1.8% | +54 | -0.2pp |
| Retail Trade | 2,583 | 10.9% | 9.4% | 2,403 | 12.5% | 10.8% | +180 | -1.6pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 2,060 | 8.7% | 7.8% | 1,565 | 8.1% | 7.8% | +495 | +0.6pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 1,082 | 4.6% | 3.3% | 967 | 5.0% | 3.5% | +115 | -0.4pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 309 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 366 | 1.9% | 1.9% | -57 | -0.6pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 446 | 1.9% | 2.2% | 441 | 2.3% | 2.5% | +5 | -0.4pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 232 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 206 | 1.1% | 1.3% | +26 | -0.1pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 1,009 | 4.3% | 6.4% | 707 | 3.7% | 6.0% | +302 | +0.6pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 804 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 661 | 3.4% | 2.9% | +143 | 0.0pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 2,002 | 8.5% | 10.0% | 1,810 | 9.4% | 10.7% | +192 | -0.9pp |
| Education And Training | 1,797 | 7.6% | 10.5% | 1,361 | 7.1% | 10.1% | +436 | +0.5pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 4,247 | 17.9% | 16.8% | 2,961 | 15.4% | 14.8% | +1,286 | +2.5pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 458 | 1.9% | 2.3% | 375 | 1.9% | 2.3% | +83 | 0.0pp |
| Other Services | 980 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 824 | 4.3% | 3.7% | +156 | -0.2pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 736 | 3.1% | 2.5% | 714 | 3.7% | 3.0% | +22 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 23,678 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 19,256 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,422 | 0.0pp |