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 Latrobe (C) (Vic.), accounting for 17% (5,463 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (16.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 1,174 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Latrobe (C) (Vic.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Latrobe (C) (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Latrobe (C) (Vic.), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
888
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
888
2.8%
0.0pp
Mining
2021 count
402
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
402
1.3%
-0.4pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
2,213
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
2,213
6.9%
-0.4pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
1,837
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,837
5.7%
-0.8pp
Construction
2021 count
3,169
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
3,169
9.9%
+0.8pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
538
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
538
1.7%
0.0pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
3,283
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
3,283
10.2%
-1.4pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
2,100
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
2,100
6.5%
-0.3pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
1,065
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,065
3.3%
-0.1pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
406
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
406
1.3%
+0.3pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
496
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
496
1.5%
-0.2pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
357
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
357
1.1%
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
1,048
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,048
3.3%
-0.2pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
899
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
899
2.8%
-0.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
2,596
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
2,596
8.1%
+0.1pp
Education And Training
2021 count
2,491
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
2,491
7.8%
0.0pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
5,463
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
5,463
17.0%
+2.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
318
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
318
1.0%
0.0pp
Other Services
2021 count
1,254
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,254
3.9%
+0.2pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
1,312
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,312
4.1%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+62
0.0pp
Mining
-109
-0.4pp
Manufacturing
+52
-0.4pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
-80
-0.8pp
Construction
+494
+0.8pp
Wholesale Trade
+45
0.0pp
Retail Trade
-147
-1.4pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+91
-0.3pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+68
-0.1pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+112
+0.3pp
Financial And Insurance Services
-11
-0.2pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
-4
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+27
-0.2pp
Administrative And Support Services
+53
-0.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
+231
+0.1pp
Education And Training
+204
0.0pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+1,174
+2.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+25
0.0pp
Other Services
+159
+0.2pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+198
+0.3pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Latrobe (C) (Vic.). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 888 | 2.8% | 7.2% | 826 | 2.8% | 7.7% | +62 | 0.0pp |
| Mining | 402 | 1.3% | 0.7% | 511 | 1.7% | 0.7% | -109 | -0.4pp |
| Manufacturing | 2,213 | 6.9% | 7.4% | 2,161 | 7.3% | 8.1% | +52 | -0.4pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 1,837 | 5.7% | 1.4% | 1,917 | 6.5% | 1.5% | -80 | -0.8pp |
| Construction | 3,169 | 9.9% | 10.0% | 2,675 | 9.1% | 8.8% | +494 | +0.8pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 538 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 493 | 1.7% | 2.2% | +45 | 0.0pp |
| Retail Trade | 3,283 | 10.2% | 9.5% | 3,430 | 11.6% | 10.6% | -147 | -1.4pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 2,100 | 6.5% | 6.6% | 2,009 | 6.8% | 7.0% | +91 | -0.3pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 1,065 | 3.3% | 3.8% | 997 | 3.4% | 3.9% | +68 | -0.1pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 406 | 1.3% | 0.8% | 294 | 1.0% | 1.0% | +112 | +0.3pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 496 | 1.5% | 1.9% | 507 | 1.7% | 1.9% | -11 | -0.2pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 357 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 361 | 1.2% | 1.1% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 1,048 | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1,021 | 3.5% | 4.2% | +27 | -0.2pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 899 | 2.8% | 2.8% | 846 | 2.9% | 2.8% | +53 | -0.1pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 2,596 | 8.1% | 6.3% | 2,365 | 8.0% | 6.1% | +231 | +0.1pp |
| Education And Training | 2,491 | 7.8% | 8.8% | 2,287 | 7.8% | 8.7% | +204 | 0.0pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 5,463 | 17.0% | 16.2% | 4,289 | 14.5% | 14.3% | +1,174 | +2.5pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 318 | 1.0% | 1.5% | 293 | 1.0% | 1.5% | +25 | 0.0pp |
| Other Services | 1,254 | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1,095 | 3.7% | 3.6% | +159 | +0.2pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 1,312 | 4.1% | 3.9% | 1,114 | 3.8% | 4.0% | +198 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 32,139 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 29,490 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,649 | 0.0pp |