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 Emu Heights (NSW), accounting for 13.6% (238 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (12%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Retail Trade, which decreased by 48 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Emu Heights (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Emu Heights (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Emu Heights (NSW), with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
8
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
8
0.5%
+0.2pp
Mining
2021 count
6
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
6
0.3%
+0.1pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
133
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
133
7.6%
-1.0pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
31
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
31
1.8%
-0.2pp
Construction
2021 count
238
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
238
13.6%
+2.1pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
62
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
62
3.5%
-0.2pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
138
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
138
7.9%
-2.3pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
86
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
86
4.9%
-0.9pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
84
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
84
4.8%
+0.7pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
12
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
12
0.7%
-0.5pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
65
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
65
3.7%
-0.6pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
25
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
25
1.4%
+0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
96
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
96
5.5%
+0.9pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
33
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
33
1.9%
-1.0pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
142
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
142
8.1%
-1.2pp
Education And Training
2021 count
179
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
179
10.2%
+0.1pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
237
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
237
13.5%
+3.1pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
23
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
23
1.3%
+0.1pp
Other Services
2021 count
69
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
69
3.9%
+0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
72
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
72
4.1%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+3
+0.2pp
Mining
+3
+0.1pp
Manufacturing
-23
-1.0pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
-5
-0.2pp
Construction
+28
+2.1pp
Wholesale Trade
-6
-0.2pp
Retail Trade
-48
-2.3pp
Accommodation And Food Services
-20
-0.9pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+10
+0.7pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
-9
-0.5pp
Financial And Insurance Services
-14
-0.6pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+2
+0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+12
+0.9pp
Administrative And Support Services
-19
-1.0pp
Public Administration And Safety
-27
-1.2pp
Education And Training
-4
+0.1pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+47
+3.1pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+2
+0.1pp
Other Services
-1
+0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
-16
-0.7pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Emu Heights (NSW). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Penrith (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 8 | 0.5% | 0.7% | 5 | 0.3% | 0.8% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Mining | 6 | 0.3% | 0.2% | 3 | 0.2% | 0.2% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Manufacturing | 133 | 7.6% | 7.4% | 156 | 8.6% | 7.9% | -23 | -1.0pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 31 | 1.8% | 1.5% | 36 | 2.0% | 1.4% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Construction | 238 | 13.6% | 12.0% | 210 | 11.5% | 11.6% | +28 | +2.1pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 62 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 68 | 3.7% | 3.9% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Retail Trade | 138 | 7.9% | 10.0% | 186 | 10.2% | 10.6% | -48 | -2.3pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 86 | 4.9% | 5.1% | 106 | 5.8% | 5.9% | -20 | -0.9pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 84 | 4.8% | 7.4% | 74 | 4.1% | 7.1% | +10 | +0.7pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 12 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 21 | 1.2% | 1.3% | -9 | -0.5pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 65 | 3.7% | 4.0% | 79 | 4.3% | 4.3% | -14 | -0.6pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 25 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 23 | 1.3% | 1.6% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 96 | 5.5% | 4.6% | 84 | 4.6% | 4.3% | +12 | +0.9pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 33 | 1.9% | 2.9% | 52 | 2.9% | 3.3% | -19 | -1.0pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 142 | 8.1% | 6.9% | 169 | 9.3% | 7.1% | -27 | -1.2pp |
| Education And Training | 179 | 10.2% | 8.0% | 183 | 10.1% | 7.2% | -4 | +0.1pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 237 | 13.5% | 13.2% | 190 | 10.4% | 10.9% | +47 | +3.1pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 23 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 21 | 1.2% | 1.4% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Other Services | 69 | 3.9% | 3.7% | 70 | 3.8% | 4.0% | -1 | +0.1pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 72 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 88 | 4.8% | 5.3% | -16 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 1,752 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,820 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -68 | 0.0pp |