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 Peppermint Grove (S), accounting for 18% (133 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (14.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 25 people and 2.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Industry sector of employment

Peppermint Grove (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises industry sector of employment for Peppermint Grove (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.

Industry sector of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Peppermint Grove (S), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.

Peppermint Grove (S)
Greater Perth

Agriculture Forestry And Fishing

2021 count

16

% of total

2.2%

Change from 2016

+1.1pp

Mining

2021 count

34

% of total

4.6%

Change from 2016

+1.3pp

Manufacturing

2021 count

26

% of total

3.5%

Change from 2016

-0.1pp

Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services

2021 count

4

% of total

0.5%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

Construction

2021 count

29

% of total

3.9%

Change from 2016

-1.1pp

Wholesale Trade

2021 count

11

% of total

1.5%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

Retail Trade

2021 count

54

% of total

7.3%

Change from 2016

-1.9pp

Accommodation And Food Services

2021 count

55

% of total

7.5%

Change from 2016

+2.3pp

Transport Postal And Warehousing

2021 count

9

% of total

1.2%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Information Media And Telecommunications

2021 count

7

% of total

0.9%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Financial And Insurance Services

2021 count

61

% of total

8.3%

Change from 2016

+2.6pp

Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services

2021 count

41

% of total

5.6%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Professional Scientific And Technical Services

2021 count

115

% of total

15.6%

Change from 2016

-2.0pp

Administrative And Support Services

2021 count

15

% of total

2.0%

Change from 2016

-1.3pp

Public Administration And Safety

2021 count

19

% of total

2.6%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Education And Training

2021 count

64

% of total

8.7%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Health Care And Social Assistance

2021 count

133

% of total

18.0%

Change from 2016

+2.5pp

Arts And Recreation Services

2021 count

13

% of total

1.8%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Other Services

2021 count

13

% of total

1.8%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

34

% of total

4.6%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Data table

Industry sector of employment for Peppermint Grove (S). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Perth.

Industry sector of employment for Peppermint Grove (S). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Perth.
Industry sector of employment for Peppermint Grove (S). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Perth.
Category20212016Change
Count%Greater Perth%Count%Greater Perth%Countpp
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing162.2%0.7%81.1%0.8%+8+1.1pp
Mining344.6%6.6%233.3%5.0%+11+1.3pp
Manufacturing263.5%5.3%253.6%5.7%+1-0.1pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services40.5%1.1%81.1%1.1%-4-0.6pp
Construction293.9%8.9%355.0%9.9%-6-1.1pp
Wholesale Trade111.5%2.5%172.4%2.7%-6-0.9pp
Retail Trade547.3%8.9%649.2%9.8%-10-1.9pp
Accommodation And Food Services557.5%6.5%365.2%6.5%+19+2.3pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing91.2%4.5%101.4%4.6%-1-0.2pp
Information Media And Telecommunications70.9%0.9%60.9%1.1%+10.0pp
Financial And Insurance Services618.3%2.4%405.7%2.7%+21+2.6pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services415.6%1.5%375.3%1.8%+4+0.3pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services11515.6%7.8%12317.6%7.2%-8-2.0pp
Administrative And Support Services152.0%3.1%233.3%3.3%-8-1.3pp
Public Administration And Safety192.6%6.0%162.3%6.4%+3+0.3pp
Education And Training648.7%8.8%649.2%8.8%0-0.5pp
Health Care And Social Assistance13318.0%14.1%10815.5%12.3%+25+2.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services131.8%1.8%162.3%1.7%-3-0.5pp
Other Services131.8%3.9%172.4%4.0%-4-0.6pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated344.6%4.7%304.3%4.7%+4+0.3pp
Total737100.0%100.0%697100.0%100.0%+400.0pp