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 Roelands, accounting for 13.4% (67 people). This share was higher than Harvey (S) (13.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Manufacturing, which increased by 67 people and 13.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Industry sector of employment

Roelands - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises industry sector of employment for Roelands in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.

Industry sector of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Roelands, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).

Roelands
Harvey (S)

Agriculture Forestry And Fishing

2021 count

19

% of total

3.8%

Change from 2016

-38.6pp

Mining

2021 count

60

% of total

12.0%

Change from 2016

+12.0pp

Manufacturing

2021 count

67

% of total

13.4%

Change from 2016

+13.4pp

Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services

2021 count

19

% of total

3.8%

Change from 2016

+3.8pp

Construction

2021 count

62

% of total

12.4%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Wholesale Trade

2021 count

9

% of total

1.8%

Change from 2016

+1.8pp

Retail Trade

2021 count

39

% of total

7.8%

Change from 2016

-4.3pp

Accommodation And Food Services

2021 count

19

% of total

3.8%

Change from 2016

+3.8pp

Transport Postal And Warehousing

2021 count

18

% of total

3.6%

Change from 2016

+3.6pp

Information Media And Telecommunications

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Financial And Insurance Services

2021 count

3

% of total

0.6%

Change from 2016

+0.6pp

Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services

2021 count

3

% of total

0.6%

Change from 2016

+0.6pp

Professional Scientific And Technical Services

2021 count

15

% of total

3.0%

Change from 2016

-6.1pp

Administrative And Support Services

2021 count

5

% of total

1.0%

Change from 2016

+1.0pp

Public Administration And Safety

2021 count

15

% of total

3.0%

Change from 2016

+3.0pp

Education And Training

2021 count

53

% of total

10.6%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Health Care And Social Assistance

2021 count

47

% of total

9.4%

Change from 2016

+9.4pp

Arts And Recreation Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Other Services

2021 count

19

% of total

3.8%

Change from 2016

-5.3pp

Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

20

% of total

4.0%

Change from 2016

+4.0pp

Data table

Industry sector of employment for Roelands. Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).

Industry sector of employment for Roelands. Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
Industry sector of employment for Roelands. Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Harvey (S)%Count%Harvey (S)%Countpp
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing193.8%5.0%1442.4%5.0%+5-38.6pp
Mining6012.0%9.1%00.0%7.8%+60+12.0pp
Manufacturing6713.4%13.2%00.0%13.7%+67+13.4pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services193.8%2.1%00.0%1.9%+19+3.8pp
Construction6212.4%10.6%412.1%10.2%+58+0.3pp
Wholesale Trade91.8%1.8%00.0%1.5%+9+1.8pp
Retail Trade397.8%8.8%412.1%10.8%+35-4.3pp
Accommodation And Food Services193.8%5.2%00.0%5.1%+19+3.8pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing183.6%3.6%00.0%3.7%+18+3.6pp
Information Media And Telecommunications00.0%0.3%00.0%0.4%00.0pp
Financial And Insurance Services30.6%1.1%00.0%1.4%+3+0.6pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services30.6%1.1%00.0%1.2%+3+0.6pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services153.0%3.0%39.1%2.7%+12-6.1pp
Administrative And Support Services51.0%2.1%00.0%2.5%+5+1.0pp
Public Administration And Safety153.0%4.6%00.0%4.6%+15+3.0pp
Education And Training5310.6%8.6%39.1%8.7%+50+1.5pp
Health Care And Social Assistance479.4%11.6%00.0%9.6%+47+9.4pp
Arts And Recreation Services00.0%0.9%00.0%1.3%00.0pp
Other Services193.8%3.5%39.1%3.7%+16-5.3pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated204.0%3.8%00.0%4.2%+20+4.0pp
Total499100.0%100.0%33100.0%100.0%+4660.0pp