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 Flagstaff Hill, accounting for 19% (1,017 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (18.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 1,017 people and 19 percentage points.

Section overview

Industry sector of employment

Flagstaff Hill - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises industry sector of employment for Flagstaff Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.

Industry sector of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Flagstaff Hill, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).

Flagstaff Hill
Onkaparinga (C)

Agriculture Forestry And Fishing

2021 count

25

% of total

0.5%

Change from 2016

-32.1pp

Mining

2021 count

55

% of total

1.0%

Change from 2016

+1.0pp

Manufacturing

2021 count

297

% of total

5.5%

Change from 2016

+5.5pp

Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services

2021 count

78

% of total

1.5%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Construction

2021 count

444

% of total

8.3%

Change from 2016

+8.3pp

Wholesale Trade

2021 count

112

% of total

2.1%

Change from 2016

+2.1pp

Retail Trade

2021 count

529

% of total

9.9%

Change from 2016

+9.9pp

Accommodation And Food Services

2021 count

294

% of total

5.5%

Change from 2016

-46.7pp

Transport Postal And Warehousing

2021 count

176

% of total

3.3%

Change from 2016

+3.3pp

Information Media And Telecommunications

2021 count

56

% of total

1.0%

Change from 2016

+1.0pp

Financial And Insurance Services

2021 count

214

% of total

4.0%

Change from 2016

+4.0pp

Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services

2021 count

79

% of total

1.5%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Professional Scientific And Technical Services

2021 count

364

% of total

6.8%

Change from 2016

+6.8pp

Administrative And Support Services

2021 count

165

% of total

3.1%

Change from 2016

+3.1pp

Public Administration And Safety

2021 count

377

% of total

7.0%

Change from 2016

+7.0pp

Education And Training

2021 count

625

% of total

11.7%

Change from 2016

+11.7pp

Health Care And Social Assistance

2021 count

1,017

% of total

19.0%

Change from 2016

+19.0pp

Arts And Recreation Services

2021 count

82

% of total

1.5%

Change from 2016

-7.2pp

Other Services

2021 count

224

% of total

4.2%

Change from 2016

+4.2pp

Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

146

% of total

2.7%

Change from 2016

+2.7pp

Data table

Industry sector of employment for Flagstaff Hill. Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).

Industry sector of employment for Flagstaff Hill. Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).
Industry sector of employment for Flagstaff Hill. Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Onkaparinga (C)%Count%Onkaparinga (C)%Countpp
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing250.5%1.1%1532.6%1.2%+10-32.1pp
Mining551.0%1.1%00.0%0.9%+55+1.0pp
Manufacturing2975.5%7.1%00.0%8.1%+297+5.5pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services781.5%1.4%00.0%1.4%+78+1.5pp
Construction4448.3%10.8%00.0%9.9%+444+8.3pp
Wholesale Trade1122.1%2.1%00.0%2.5%+112+2.1pp
Retail Trade5299.9%11.0%00.0%12.2%+529+9.9pp
Accommodation And Food Services2945.5%6.0%2452.2%6.0%+270-46.7pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing1763.3%3.4%00.0%3.8%+176+3.3pp
Information Media And Telecommunications561.0%1.0%00.0%1.3%+56+1.0pp
Financial And Insurance Services2144.0%3.0%00.0%3.0%+214+4.0pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services791.5%1.1%00.0%1.2%+79+1.5pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services3646.8%4.8%00.0%4.3%+364+6.8pp
Administrative And Support Services1653.1%4.3%00.0%4.0%+165+3.1pp
Public Administration And Safety3777.0%6.3%00.0%6.7%+377+7.0pp
Education And Training62511.7%8.4%00.0%7.8%+625+11.7pp
Health Care And Social Assistance1,01719.0%18.2%00.0%16.8%+1,017+19.0pp
Arts And Recreation Services821.5%1.3%48.7%1.3%+78-7.2pp
Other Services2244.2%4.5%00.0%4.5%+224+4.2pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated1462.7%3.1%00.0%3.1%+146+2.7pp
Total5,362100.0%100.0%46100.0%100.0%+5,3160.0pp