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, Construction was the most common industry of employment among employed residents in Mitchell (S), accounting for 14.6% (3,439 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (10%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Construction, which increased by 1,143 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Mitchell (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Mitchell (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mitchell (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
603
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
603
2.6%
+0.1pp
Mining
2021 count
115
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
115
0.5%
0.0pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
2,030
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
2,030
8.6%
-0.7pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
294
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
294
1.3%
0.0pp
Construction
2021 count
3,439
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
3,439
14.6%
+2.1pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
662
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
662
2.8%
-0.1pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
1,914
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,914
8.1%
-1.1pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
1,347
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,347
5.7%
-0.4pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
1,576
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,576
6.7%
-0.6pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
177
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
177
0.8%
-0.1pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
467
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
467
2.0%
+0.2pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
239
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
239
1.0%
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
883
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
883
3.8%
+0.3pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
625
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
625
2.7%
-0.4pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
2,284
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
2,284
9.7%
-0.3pp
Education And Training
2021 count
1,740
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,740
7.4%
+0.2pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
2,782
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
2,782
11.8%
+1.6pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
292
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
292
1.2%
-0.2pp
Other Services
2021 count
911
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
911
3.9%
-0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
1,124
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,124
4.8%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+136
+0.1pp
Mining
+24
0.0pp
Manufacturing
+312
-0.7pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+59
0.0pp
Construction
+1,143
+2.1pp
Wholesale Trade
+125
-0.1pp
Retail Trade
+218
-1.1pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+223
-0.4pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+224
-0.6pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+9
-0.1pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+133
+0.2pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+33
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+232
+0.3pp
Administrative And Support Services
+48
-0.4pp
Public Administration And Safety
+440
-0.3pp
Education And Training
+417
+0.2pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+897
+1.6pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+28
-0.2pp
Other Services
+169
-0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+228
-0.1pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Mitchell (S). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 603 | 2.6% | 7.2% | 467 | 2.5% | 7.7% | +136 | +0.1pp |
| Mining | 115 | 0.5% | 0.7% | 91 | 0.5% | 0.7% | +24 | 0.0pp |
| Manufacturing | 2,030 | 8.6% | 7.4% | 1,718 | 9.3% | 8.1% | +312 | -0.7pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 294 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 235 | 1.3% | 1.5% | +59 | 0.0pp |
| Construction | 3,439 | 14.6% | 10.0% | 2,296 | 12.5% | 8.8% | +1,143 | +2.1pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 662 | 2.8% | 2.2% | 537 | 2.9% | 2.2% | +125 | -0.1pp |
| Retail Trade | 1,914 | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1,696 | 9.2% | 10.6% | +218 | -1.1pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 1,347 | 5.7% | 6.6% | 1,124 | 6.1% | 7.0% | +223 | -0.4pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 1,576 | 6.7% | 3.8% | 1,352 | 7.3% | 3.9% | +224 | -0.6pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 177 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 168 | 0.9% | 1.0% | +9 | -0.1pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 467 | 2.0% | 1.9% | 334 | 1.8% | 1.9% | +133 | +0.2pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 239 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 206 | 1.1% | 1.1% | +33 | -0.1pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 883 | 3.8% | 4.5% | 651 | 3.5% | 4.2% | +232 | +0.3pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 625 | 2.7% | 2.8% | 577 | 3.1% | 2.8% | +48 | -0.4pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 2,284 | 9.7% | 6.3% | 1,844 | 10.0% | 6.1% | +440 | -0.3pp |
| Education And Training | 1,740 | 7.4% | 8.8% | 1,323 | 7.2% | 8.7% | +417 | +0.2pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 2,782 | 11.8% | 16.2% | 1,885 | 10.2% | 14.3% | +897 | +1.6pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 292 | 1.2% | 1.5% | 264 | 1.4% | 1.5% | +28 | -0.2pp |
| Other Services | 911 | 3.9% | 3.6% | 742 | 4.0% | 3.6% | +169 | -0.1pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 1,124 | 4.8% | 3.9% | 896 | 4.9% | 4.0% | +228 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 23,504 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 18,406 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,098 | 0.0pp |