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 Maitland (NSW), accounting for 18.6% (160 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (16.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 160 people and 18.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Maitland (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Maitland (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Maitland (NSW), with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
15
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
15
1.7%
+1.7pp
Mining
2021 count
30
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
30
3.5%
+3.5pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
46
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
46
5.4%
+5.4pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
13
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
13
1.5%
+1.5pp
Construction
2021 count
53
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
53
6.2%
+6.2pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
19
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
19
2.2%
+2.2pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
98
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
98
11.4%
+11.4pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
76
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
76
8.8%
+8.8pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
34
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
34
4.0%
+4.0pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
6
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
6
0.7%
+0.7pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
22
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
22
2.6%
+2.6pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
10
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
10
1.2%
+1.2pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
45
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
45
5.2%
+5.2pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
33
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
33
3.8%
+3.8pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
51
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
51
5.9%
+5.9pp
Education And Training
2021 count
53
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
53
6.2%
+6.2pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
160
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
+18.6pp
160
18.6%
+18.6pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
20
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
20
2.3%
+2.3pp
Other Services
2021 count
45
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
45
5.2%
+5.2pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
35
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
35
4.1%
+4.1pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+15
+1.7pp
Mining
+30
+3.5pp
Manufacturing
+46
+5.4pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+13
+1.5pp
Construction
+53
+6.2pp
Wholesale Trade
+19
+2.2pp
Retail Trade
+98
+11.4pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+76
+8.8pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+34
+4.0pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+6
+0.7pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+22
+2.6pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+10
+1.2pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+45
+5.2pp
Administrative And Support Services
+33
+3.8pp
Public Administration And Safety
+51
+5.9pp
Education And Training
+53
+6.2pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+160
+18.6pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+20
+2.3pp
Other Services
+45
+5.2pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+35
+4.1pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Maitland (NSW). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Maitland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 15 | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.3% | +15 | +1.7pp |
| Mining | 30 | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.1% | +30 | +3.5pp |
| Manufacturing | 46 | 5.4% | 6.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.4% | +46 | +5.4pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 13 | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.4% | +13 | +1.5pp |
| Construction | 53 | 6.2% | 9.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.8% | +53 | +6.2pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 19 | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% | +19 | +2.2pp |
| Retail Trade | 98 | 11.4% | 10.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.9% | +98 | +11.4pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 76 | 8.8% | 6.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.1% | +76 | +8.8pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 34 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.5% | +34 | +4.0pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 6 | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% | +6 | +0.7pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 22 | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.3% | +22 | +2.6pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 10 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% | +10 | +1.2pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 45 | 5.2% | 4.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% | +45 | +5.2pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 33 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% | +33 | +3.8pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 51 | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.5% | +51 | +5.9pp |
| Education And Training | 53 | 6.2% | 7.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.5% | +53 | +6.2pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 160 | 18.6% | 16.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.5% | +160 | +18.6pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 20 | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% | +20 | +2.3pp |
| Other Services | 45 | 5.2% | 4.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% | +45 | +5.2pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 35 | 4.1% | 3.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.8% | +35 | +4.1pp |
| Total | 859 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +855 | 0.0pp |