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 Westbourne Park, accounting for 20.3% (261 people). This share was higher than Mitcham (C) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 26 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Westbourne Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Westbourne Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Westbourne Park, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
9
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
9
0.7%
+0.5pp
Mining
2021 count
11
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
11
0.9%
-0.6pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
55
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
55
4.3%
+0.2pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
19
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
19
1.5%
+0.2pp
Construction
2021 count
71
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
71
5.5%
+0.5pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
28
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
28
2.2%
-1.3pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
113
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
113
8.8%
-0.5pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
76
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
76
5.9%
-1.0pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
30
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
30
2.3%
+0.3pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
13
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
13
1.0%
-1.1pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
49
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
49
3.8%
-0.1pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
20
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
20
1.6%
+0.3pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
145
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
145
11.3%
+0.2pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
47
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
47
3.7%
+0.8pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
90
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
90
7.0%
+0.2pp
Education And Training
2021 count
141
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
141
11.0%
-0.8pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
261
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
261
20.3%
+1.2pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
23
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
23
1.8%
-0.1pp
Other Services
2021 count
45
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
45
3.5%
+0.6pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
36
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
36
2.8%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+6
+0.5pp
Mining
-7
-0.6pp
Manufacturing
+5
+0.2pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+3
+0.2pp
Construction
+10
+0.5pp
Wholesale Trade
-15
-1.3pp
Retail Trade
-1
-0.5pp
Accommodation And Food Services
-9
-1.0pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+5
+0.3pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
-13
-1.1pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+1
-0.1pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+4
+0.3pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+9
+0.2pp
Administrative And Support Services
+11
+0.8pp
Public Administration And Safety
+6
+0.2pp
Education And Training
-4
-0.8pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+26
+1.2pp
Arts And Recreation Services
0
-0.1pp
Other Services
+9
+0.6pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
0
-0.1pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Westbourne Park. Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 9 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% | +6 | +0.5pp |
| Mining | 11 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 18 | 1.5% | 0.9% | -7 | -0.6pp |
| Manufacturing | 55 | 4.3% | 4.6% | 50 | 4.1% | 4.7% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 19 | 1.5% | 1.3% | 16 | 1.3% | 1.2% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Construction | 71 | 5.5% | 6.9% | 61 | 5.0% | 6.4% | +10 | +0.5pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 28 | 2.2% | 1.9% | 43 | 3.5% | 2.3% | -15 | -1.3pp |
| Retail Trade | 113 | 8.8% | 8.2% | 114 | 9.3% | 9.0% | -1 | -0.5pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 76 | 5.9% | 6.1% | 85 | 6.9% | 6.2% | -9 | -1.0pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 30 | 2.3% | 2.5% | 25 | 2.0% | 2.3% | +5 | +0.3pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 13 | 1.0% | 1.4% | 26 | 2.1% | 1.8% | -13 | -1.1pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 49 | 3.8% | 3.6% | 48 | 3.9% | 3.5% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 20 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 16 | 1.3% | 1.6% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 145 | 11.3% | 10.4% | 136 | 11.1% | 9.2% | +9 | +0.2pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 47 | 3.7% | 3.1% | 36 | 2.9% | 3.2% | +11 | +0.8pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 90 | 7.0% | 7.6% | 84 | 6.8% | 8.3% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Education And Training | 141 | 11.0% | 12.1% | 145 | 11.8% | 12.9% | -4 | -0.8pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 261 | 20.3% | 19.4% | 235 | 19.1% | 18.3% | +26 | +1.2pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 23 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 23 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Other Services | 45 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 36 | 2.9% | 3.4% | +9 | +0.6pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 36 | 2.8% | 2.4% | 36 | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,285 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,228 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +57 | 0.0pp |