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, Professional Scientific And Technical Services was the most common industry of employment among employed residents in Castaways Beach, accounting for 15.6% (51 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (7.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Accommodation And Food Services, which decreased by 28 people and 8.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Castaways Beach - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Castaways Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Castaways Beach, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
11
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
11
3.4%
+2.5pp
Mining
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
0
0.0%
-0.9pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
14
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
14
4.3%
+0.9pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
3
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
3
0.9%
+0.9pp
Construction
2021 count
32
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
32
9.8%
+1.3pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
10
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
10
3.1%
-0.3pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
31
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
31
9.5%
0.0pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
13
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
13
4.0%
-8.5pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
9
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
9
2.8%
-0.6pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
0
0.0%
-2.4pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
13
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
13
4.0%
+1.3pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
21
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
21
6.4%
+1.8pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
51
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
51
15.6%
+4.0pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
12
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
12
3.7%
0.0pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
8
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
8
2.4%
-1.0pp
Education And Training
2021 count
25
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
25
7.6%
-3.4pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
49
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
49
15.0%
+4.0pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
8
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
8
2.4%
+1.2pp
Other Services
2021 count
4
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
4
1.2%
-0.3pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
12
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
12
3.7%
-1.8pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+8
+2.5pp
Mining
-3
-0.9pp
Manufacturing
+3
+0.9pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+3
+0.9pp
Construction
+4
+1.3pp
Wholesale Trade
-1
-0.3pp
Retail Trade
0
0.0pp
Accommodation And Food Services
-28
-8.5pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
-2
-0.6pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
-8
-2.4pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+4
+1.3pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+6
+1.8pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+13
+4.0pp
Administrative And Support Services
0
0.0pp
Public Administration And Safety
-3
-1.0pp
Education And Training
-11
-3.4pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+13
+4.0pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+4
+1.2pp
Other Services
-1
-0.3pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
-6
-1.8pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Castaways Beach. Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Noosa (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 11 | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3 | 0.9% | 1.6% | +8 | +2.5pp |
| Mining | 0 | 0.0% | 1.4% | 3 | 0.9% | 1.3% | -3 | -0.9pp |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 4.3% | 4.0% | 11 | 3.4% | 4.0% | +3 | +0.9pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 3 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% | +3 | +0.9pp |
| Construction | 32 | 9.8% | 11.1% | 28 | 8.5% | 10.7% | +4 | +1.3pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 10 | 3.1% | 2.0% | 11 | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Retail Trade | 31 | 9.5% | 10.5% | 31 | 9.5% | 11.6% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 13 | 4.0% | 11.7% | 41 | 12.5% | 12.2% | -28 | -8.5pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 9 | 2.8% | 2.6% | 11 | 3.4% | 3.2% | -2 | -0.6pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% | 8 | 2.4% | 1.0% | -8 | -2.4pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 13 | 4.0% | 2.5% | 9 | 2.7% | 2.1% | +4 | +1.3pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 21 | 6.4% | 2.8% | 15 | 4.6% | 3.0% | +6 | +1.8pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 51 | 15.6% | 7.5% | 38 | 11.6% | 6.1% | +13 | +4.0pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 12 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 12 | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 8 | 2.4% | 3.6% | 11 | 3.4% | 3.7% | -3 | -1.0pp |
| Education And Training | 25 | 7.6% | 8.0% | 36 | 11.0% | 8.3% | -11 | -3.4pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 49 | 15.0% | 14.0% | 36 | 11.0% | 13.1% | +13 | +4.0pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 8 | 2.4% | 1.8% | 4 | 1.2% | 1.9% | +4 | +1.2pp |
| Other Services | 4 | 1.2% | 4.2% | 5 | 1.5% | 4.1% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 12 | 3.7% | 4.8% | 18 | 5.5% | 4.8% | -6 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 327 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 328 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |