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 Wallacia (part), accounting for 20% (168 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (12%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Construction, which increased by 168 people and 20 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Wallacia (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Wallacia (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wallacia (part), with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
51
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-23.1pp
51
6.1%
-23.1pp
Mining
2021 count
6
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
6
0.7%
+0.7pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
71
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
71
8.4%
+8.4pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
16
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
16
1.9%
+1.9pp
Construction
2021 count
168
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+20.0pp
168
20.0%
+20.0pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
31
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
31
3.7%
+3.7pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
60
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
60
7.1%
-5.4pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
39
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
39
4.6%
+4.6pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
47
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
47
5.6%
+5.6pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
3
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
3
0.4%
+0.4pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
10
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
10
1.2%
+1.2pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
19
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
19
2.3%
+2.3pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
32
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
32
3.8%
+3.8pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
12
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
12
1.4%
+1.4pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
36
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
36
4.3%
+4.3pp
Education And Training
2021 count
64
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-21.6pp
64
7.6%
-21.6pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
72
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
72
8.6%
+8.6pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
3
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
3
0.4%
+0.4pp
Other Services
2021 count
45
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
45
5.3%
-7.2pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
48
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
48
5.7%
+5.7pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+44
-23.1pp
Mining
+6
+0.7pp
Manufacturing
+71
+8.4pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+16
+1.9pp
Construction
+168
+20.0pp
Wholesale Trade
+31
+3.7pp
Retail Trade
+57
-5.4pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+39
+4.6pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+47
+5.6pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+3
+0.4pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+10
+1.2pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+19
+2.3pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+32
+3.8pp
Administrative And Support Services
+12
+1.4pp
Public Administration And Safety
+36
+4.3pp
Education And Training
+57
-21.6pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+72
+8.6pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+3
+0.4pp
Other Services
+42
-7.2pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+48
+5.7pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Wallacia (part). 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 | 51 | 6.1% | 0.7% | 7 | 29.2% | 0.8% | +44 | -23.1pp |
| Mining | 6 | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | +6 | +0.7pp |
| Manufacturing | 71 | 8.4% | 7.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.9% | +71 | +8.4pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 16 | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.4% | +16 | +1.9pp |
| Construction | 168 | 20.0% | 12.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.6% | +168 | +20.0pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 31 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.9% | +31 | +3.7pp |
| Retail Trade | 60 | 7.1% | 10.0% | 3 | 12.5% | 10.6% | +57 | -5.4pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 39 | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.9% | +39 | +4.6pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 47 | 5.6% | 7.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.1% | +47 | +5.6pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 3 | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.3% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 10 | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% | +10 | +1.2pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 19 | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +19 | +2.3pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 32 | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% | +32 | +3.8pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 12 | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.3% | +12 | +1.4pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 36 | 4.3% | 6.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.1% | +36 | +4.3pp |
| Education And Training | 64 | 7.6% | 8.0% | 7 | 29.2% | 7.2% | +57 | -21.6pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 72 | 8.6% | 13.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.9% | +72 | +8.6pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 3 | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.4% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Other Services | 45 | 5.3% | 3.7% | 3 | 12.5% | 4.0% | +42 | -7.2pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 48 | 5.7% | 4.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.3% | +48 | +5.7pp |
| Total | 842 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +818 | 0.0pp |