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 Launceston (C), accounting for 19.6% (6,358 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (16%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 1,799 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Launceston (C) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Launceston (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Launceston (C), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
996
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
996
3.1%
+0.9pp
Mining
2021 count
155
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
155
0.5%
+0.1pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
2,073
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
2,073
6.4%
-0.3pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
472
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
472
1.5%
+0.1pp
Construction
2021 count
2,616
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
2,616
8.1%
+0.8pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
971
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
971
3.0%
-0.1pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
3,495
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
3,495
10.8%
-1.5pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
2,673
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
2,673
8.2%
-0.3pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
1,403
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,403
4.3%
+0.1pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
338
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
338
1.0%
-0.3pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
765
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
765
2.4%
-0.3pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
381
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
381
1.2%
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
1,519
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,519
4.7%
+0.2pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
985
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
985
3.0%
+0.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
1,471
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,471
4.5%
-0.8pp
Education And Training
2021 count
3,063
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
3,063
9.4%
-1.0pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
6,358
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
6,358
19.6%
+3.0pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
531
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
531
1.6%
-0.1pp
Other Services
2021 count
1,281
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,281
3.9%
+0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
930
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
930
2.9%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+388
+0.9pp
Mining
+34
+0.1pp
Manufacturing
+225
-0.3pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+97
+0.1pp
Construction
+613
+0.8pp
Wholesale Trade
+125
-0.1pp
Retail Trade
+97
-1.5pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+327
-0.3pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+239
+0.1pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
-23
-0.3pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+27
-0.3pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+17
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+272
+0.2pp
Administrative And Support Services
+193
+0.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
+13
-0.8pp
Education And Training
+205
-1.0pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+1,799
+3.0pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+53
-0.1pp
Other Services
+245
+0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
-6
-0.5pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Launceston (C). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 996 | 3.1% | 8.1% | 608 | 2.2% | 8.1% | +388 | +0.9pp |
| Mining | 155 | 0.5% | 1.7% | 121 | 0.4% | 1.6% | +34 | +0.1pp |
| Manufacturing | 2,073 | 6.4% | 7.5% | 1,848 | 6.7% | 8.2% | +225 | -0.3pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 472 | 1.5% | 1.4% | 375 | 1.4% | 1.3% | +97 | +0.1pp |
| Construction | 2,616 | 8.1% | 8.6% | 2,003 | 7.3% | 7.7% | +613 | +0.8pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 971 | 3.0% | 2.8% | 846 | 3.1% | 2.6% | +125 | -0.1pp |
| Retail Trade | 3,495 | 10.8% | 9.8% | 3,398 | 12.3% | 11.0% | +97 | -1.5pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 2,673 | 8.2% | 7.5% | 2,346 | 8.5% | 7.5% | +327 | -0.3pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 1,403 | 4.3% | 4.7% | 1,164 | 4.2% | 4.8% | +239 | +0.1pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 338 | 1.0% | 0.8% | 361 | 1.3% | 0.9% | -23 | -0.3pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 765 | 2.4% | 1.6% | 738 | 2.7% | 1.7% | +27 | -0.3pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 381 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 364 | 1.3% | 1.2% | +17 | -0.1pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 1,519 | 4.7% | 3.9% | 1,247 | 4.5% | 3.7% | +272 | +0.2pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 985 | 3.0% | 2.9% | 792 | 2.9% | 3.0% | +193 | +0.1pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 1,471 | 4.5% | 4.9% | 1,458 | 5.3% | 5.4% | +13 | -0.8pp |
| Education And Training | 3,063 | 9.4% | 8.5% | 2,858 | 10.4% | 8.6% | +205 | -1.0pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 6,358 | 19.6% | 16.0% | 4,559 | 16.6% | 13.6% | +1,799 | +3.0pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 531 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 478 | 1.7% | 1.5% | +53 | -0.1pp |
| Other Services | 1,281 | 3.9% | 3.8% | 1,036 | 3.8% | 3.8% | +245 | +0.1pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 930 | 2.9% | 3.0% | 936 | 3.4% | 3.7% | -6 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 32,465 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 27,538 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,927 | 0.0pp |