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, Professional Scientific And Technical Services was the most common industry of employment among employed residents in Perth (C), accounting for 14.5% (2,414 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (7.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 926 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Perth (C) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Perth (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Perth (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
62
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
62
0.4%
-0.1pp
Mining
2021 count
1,528
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
1,528
9.1%
+1.1pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
466
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
466
2.8%
-0.2pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
167
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
167
1.0%
-0.1pp
Construction
2021 count
806
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
806
4.8%
-1.5pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
266
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
266
1.6%
-0.2pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
1,081
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,081
6.5%
0.0pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
2,162
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
2,162
12.9%
-0.8pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
463
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
463
2.8%
+0.3pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
189
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
189
1.1%
-0.1pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
567
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
567
3.4%
-0.4pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
251
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
251
1.5%
-0.5pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
2,414
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
2,414
14.5%
+0.1pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
593
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
593
3.6%
-0.8pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
823
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
823
4.9%
-0.7pp
Education And Training
2021 count
1,260
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
1,260
7.5%
+1.5pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
2,080
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
2,080
12.5%
+2.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
354
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
354
2.1%
+0.4pp
Other Services
2021 count
422
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
422
2.5%
-0.2pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
744
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
744
4.5%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+5
-0.1pp
Mining
+606
+1.1pp
Manufacturing
+116
-0.2pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+42
-0.1pp
Construction
+76
-1.5pp
Wholesale Trade
+57
-0.2pp
Retail Trade
+337
0.0pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+586
-0.8pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+180
+0.3pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+54
-0.1pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+127
-0.4pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+22
-0.5pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+761
+0.1pp
Administrative And Support Services
+82
-0.8pp
Public Administration And Safety
+174
-0.7pp
Education And Training
+564
+1.5pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+926
+2.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+158
+0.4pp
Other Services
+112
-0.2pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+201
-0.2pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Perth (C). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Perth.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 62 | 0.4% | 0.7% | 57 | 0.5% | 0.8% | +5 | -0.1pp |
| Mining | 1,528 | 9.1% | 6.6% | 922 | 8.0% | 5.0% | +606 | +1.1pp |
| Manufacturing | 466 | 2.8% | 5.3% | 350 | 3.0% | 5.7% | +116 | -0.2pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 167 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 125 | 1.1% | 1.1% | +42 | -0.1pp |
| Construction | 806 | 4.8% | 8.9% | 730 | 6.3% | 9.9% | +76 | -1.5pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 266 | 1.6% | 2.5% | 209 | 1.8% | 2.7% | +57 | -0.2pp |
| Retail Trade | 1,081 | 6.5% | 8.9% | 744 | 6.5% | 9.8% | +337 | 0.0pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 2,162 | 12.9% | 6.5% | 1,576 | 13.7% | 6.5% | +586 | -0.8pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 463 | 2.8% | 4.5% | 283 | 2.5% | 4.6% | +180 | +0.3pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 189 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 135 | 1.2% | 1.1% | +54 | -0.1pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 567 | 3.4% | 2.4% | 440 | 3.8% | 2.7% | +127 | -0.4pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 251 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 229 | 2.0% | 1.8% | +22 | -0.5pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 2,414 | 14.5% | 7.8% | 1,653 | 14.4% | 7.2% | +761 | +0.1pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 593 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 511 | 4.4% | 3.3% | +82 | -0.8pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 823 | 4.9% | 6.0% | 649 | 5.6% | 6.4% | +174 | -0.7pp |
| Education And Training | 1,260 | 7.5% | 8.8% | 696 | 6.0% | 8.8% | +564 | +1.5pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 2,080 | 12.5% | 14.1% | 1,154 | 10.0% | 12.3% | +926 | +2.5pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 354 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 196 | 1.7% | 1.7% | +158 | +0.4pp |
| Other Services | 422 | 2.5% | 3.9% | 310 | 2.7% | 4.0% | +112 | -0.2pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 744 | 4.5% | 4.7% | 543 | 4.7% | 4.7% | +201 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 16,702 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,512 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,190 | 0.0pp |