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 Pomona (Qld), accounting for 15.1% (189 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (14%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Construction, which increased by 25 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Pomona (Qld) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Pomona (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pomona (Qld), with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
36
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
36
2.9%
+0.9pp
Mining
2021 count
29
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
29
2.3%
+0.3pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
62
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
62
5.0%
-0.7pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
21
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
21
1.7%
+0.3pp
Construction
2021 count
153
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
153
12.2%
+1.7pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
27
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
27
2.2%
+0.4pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
125
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
125
10.0%
-1.1pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
88
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
88
7.0%
-0.2pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
24
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
24
1.9%
-1.9pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
19
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
19
1.5%
+0.3pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
19
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
19
1.5%
+0.3pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
12
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
12
1.0%
-0.2pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
69
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
69
5.5%
+0.9pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
39
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
39
3.1%
-1.5pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
61
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
61
4.9%
0.0pp
Education And Training
2021 count
127
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
127
10.2%
-0.1pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
189
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
189
15.1%
+0.7pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
14
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
14
1.1%
-0.1pp
Other Services
2021 count
60
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
60
4.8%
+0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
84
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
84
6.7%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+12
+0.9pp
Mining
+4
+0.3pp
Manufacturing
-7
-0.7pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+4
+0.3pp
Construction
+25
+1.7pp
Wholesale Trade
+5
+0.4pp
Retail Trade
-11
-1.1pp
Accommodation And Food Services
0
-0.2pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
-23
-1.9pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+4
+0.3pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+4
+0.3pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
-3
-0.2pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+13
+0.9pp
Administrative And Support Services
-17
-1.5pp
Public Administration And Safety
+1
0.0pp
Education And Training
+1
-0.1pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+13
+0.7pp
Arts And Recreation Services
-1
-0.1pp
Other Services
+3
+0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+21
+1.5pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Pomona (Qld). 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 | 36 | 2.9% | 1.6% | 24 | 2.0% | 1.6% | +12 | +0.9pp |
| Mining | 29 | 2.3% | 1.4% | 25 | 2.0% | 1.3% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Manufacturing | 62 | 5.0% | 4.0% | 69 | 5.7% | 4.0% | -7 | -0.7pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 21 | 1.7% | 0.8% | 17 | 1.4% | 0.7% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Construction | 153 | 12.2% | 11.1% | 128 | 10.5% | 10.7% | +25 | +1.7pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 27 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 22 | 1.8% | 2.2% | +5 | +0.4pp |
| Retail Trade | 125 | 10.0% | 10.5% | 136 | 11.1% | 11.6% | -11 | -1.1pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 88 | 7.0% | 11.7% | 88 | 7.2% | 12.2% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 24 | 1.9% | 2.6% | 47 | 3.8% | 3.2% | -23 | -1.9pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 19 | 1.5% | 0.9% | 15 | 1.2% | 1.0% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 19 | 1.5% | 2.5% | 15 | 1.2% | 2.1% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 12 | 1.0% | 2.8% | 15 | 1.2% | 3.0% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 69 | 5.5% | 7.5% | 56 | 4.6% | 6.1% | +13 | +0.9pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 39 | 3.1% | 4.2% | 56 | 4.6% | 4.6% | -17 | -1.5pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 61 | 4.9% | 3.6% | 60 | 4.9% | 3.7% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Education And Training | 127 | 10.2% | 8.0% | 126 | 10.3% | 8.3% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 189 | 15.1% | 14.0% | 176 | 14.4% | 13.1% | +13 | +0.7pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 14 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 15 | 1.2% | 1.9% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Other Services | 60 | 4.8% | 4.2% | 57 | 4.7% | 4.1% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 84 | 6.7% | 4.8% | 63 | 5.2% | 4.8% | +21 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 1,251 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,221 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +30 | 0.0pp |