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, Agriculture Forestry And Fishing was the most common industry of employment among employed residents in Mia Mia (Qld), accounting for 15.6% (7 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (2.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Wholesale Trade, which increased by 5 people and 11.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Industry sector of employment

Mia Mia (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises industry sector of employment for Mia Mia (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.

Industry sector of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Mia Mia (Qld), with comparison markers for Mackay (R).

Mia Mia (Qld)
Mackay (R)

Agriculture Forestry And Fishing

2021 count

7

% of total

15.6%

Change from 2016

-1.6pp

Mining

2021 count

3

% of total

6.7%

Change from 2016

-1.9pp

Manufacturing

2021 count

5

% of total

11.1%

Change from 2016

-4.4pp

Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services

2021 count

5

% of total

11.1%

Change from 2016

+5.9pp

Construction

2021 count

3

% of total

6.7%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Wholesale Trade

2021 count

5

% of total

11.1%

Change from 2016

+11.1pp

Retail Trade

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-5.2pp

Accommodation And Food Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Transport Postal And Warehousing

2021 count

3

% of total

6.7%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Information Media And Telecommunications

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Financial And Insurance Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Professional Scientific And Technical Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-5.2pp

Administrative And Support Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Public Administration And Safety

2021 count

4

% of total

8.9%

Change from 2016

+8.9pp

Education And Training

2021 count

3

% of total

6.7%

Change from 2016

-3.6pp

Health Care And Social Assistance

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Arts And Recreation Services

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Other Services

2021 count

4

% of total

8.9%

Change from 2016

+8.9pp

Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Data table

Industry sector of employment for Mia Mia (Qld). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mackay (R).

Industry sector of employment for Mia Mia (Qld). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mackay (R).
Industry sector of employment for Mia Mia (Qld). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mackay (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mackay (R)%Count%Mackay (R)%Countpp
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing715.6%2.8%1017.2%3.5%-3-1.6pp
Mining36.7%12.1%58.6%12.4%-2-1.9pp
Manufacturing511.1%6.1%915.5%6.5%-4-4.4pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services511.1%1.0%35.2%1.0%+2+5.9pp
Construction36.7%8.1%46.9%7.4%-1-0.2pp
Wholesale Trade511.1%3.8%00.0%3.7%+5+11.1pp
Retail Trade00.0%9.2%35.2%10.0%-3-5.2pp
Accommodation And Food Services00.0%5.9%00.0%6.3%00.0pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing36.7%5.9%35.2%6.3%0+1.5pp
Information Media And Telecommunications00.0%0.3%00.0%0.5%00.0pp
Financial And Insurance Services00.0%1.1%00.0%1.3%00.0pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services00.0%1.4%00.0%1.6%00.0pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services00.0%4.2%35.2%4.1%-3-5.2pp
Administrative And Support Services00.0%3.2%00.0%2.9%00.0pp
Public Administration And Safety48.9%4.0%00.0%4.4%+4+8.9pp
Education And Training36.7%7.3%610.3%7.5%-3-3.6pp
Health Care And Social Assistance00.0%13.3%00.0%10.7%00.0pp
Arts And Recreation Services00.0%0.7%00.0%0.8%00.0pp
Other Services48.9%5.0%00.0%4.9%+4+8.9pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated00.0%4.5%00.0%4.2%00.0pp
Total45100.0%100.0%58100.0%100.0%-130.0pp