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 North Lismore, accounting for 20.1% (64 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (21.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 24 people and 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
North Lismore - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for North Lismore in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Lismore, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
15
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
15
4.7%
-2.1pp
Mining
2021 count
5
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
5
1.6%
+1.6pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
17
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
17
5.3%
-1.5pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
6
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
6
1.9%
+1.9pp
Construction
2021 count
29
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
29
9.1%
+1.6pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
11
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
11
3.5%
+2.4pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
24
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
24
7.5%
-3.3pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
25
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
25
7.9%
+2.2pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
8
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
8
2.5%
-3.2pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
0
0.0%
-1.4pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
4
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
4
1.3%
+1.3pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
3
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
3
0.9%
-0.2pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
14
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
14
4.4%
+0.8pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
11
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
11
3.5%
-1.2pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
13
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
13
4.1%
-1.3pp
Education And Training
2021 count
33
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
33
10.4%
-0.4pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
64
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
64
20.1%
+5.8pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
0
0.0%
-1.8pp
Other Services
2021 count
14
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
14
4.4%
+1.5pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
18
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
18
5.7%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
-4
-2.1pp
Mining
+5
+1.6pp
Manufacturing
-2
-1.5pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+6
+1.9pp
Construction
+8
+1.6pp
Wholesale Trade
+8
+2.4pp
Retail Trade
-6
-3.3pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+9
+2.2pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
-8
-3.2pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
-4
-1.4pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+4
+1.3pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
0
-0.2pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+4
+0.8pp
Administrative And Support Services
-2
-1.2pp
Public Administration And Safety
-2
-1.3pp
Education And Training
+3
-0.4pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+24
+5.8pp
Arts And Recreation Services
-5
-1.8pp
Other Services
+6
+1.5pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
+0.3pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for North Lismore. Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 15 | 4.7% | 6.1% | 19 | 6.8% | 6.0% | -4 | -2.1pp |
| Mining | 5 | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | +5 | +1.6pp |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 5.3% | 5.3% | 19 | 6.8% | 5.9% | -2 | -1.5pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 6 | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% | +6 | +1.9pp |
| Construction | 29 | 9.1% | 7.5% | 21 | 7.5% | 6.8% | +8 | +1.6pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 11 | 3.5% | 1.8% | 3 | 1.1% | 1.8% | +8 | +2.4pp |
| Retail Trade | 24 | 7.5% | 11.4% | 30 | 10.8% | 12.5% | -6 | -3.3pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 25 | 7.9% | 6.4% | 16 | 5.7% | 7.1% | +9 | +2.2pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 8 | 2.5% | 2.7% | 16 | 5.7% | 3.1% | -8 | -3.2pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% | 4 | 1.4% | 1.0% | -4 | -1.4pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 4 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% | +4 | +1.3pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 3 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 14 | 4.4% | 4.7% | 10 | 3.6% | 4.4% | +4 | +0.8pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 11 | 3.5% | 3.4% | 13 | 4.7% | 3.2% | -2 | -1.2pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 13 | 4.1% | 4.6% | 15 | 5.4% | 5.1% | -2 | -1.3pp |
| Education And Training | 33 | 10.4% | 11.0% | 30 | 10.8% | 11.2% | +3 | -0.4pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 64 | 20.1% | 21.4% | 40 | 14.3% | 19.0% | +24 | +5.8pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% | 5 | 1.8% | 1.1% | -5 | -1.8pp |
| Other Services | 14 | 4.4% | 4.1% | 8 | 2.9% | 3.9% | +6 | +1.5pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 18 | 5.7% | 4.0% | 15 | 5.4% | 3.6% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 318 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 279 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +39 | 0.0pp |