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, Public Administration And Safety was the most common industry of employment among employed residents in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional (A), accounting for 26.2% (9,114 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (7.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Public Administration And Safety, which increased by 1,633 people and 0.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
553
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
553
1.6%
-0.1pp
Mining
2021 count
101
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
101
0.3%
+0.1pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
1,180
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,180
3.4%
-0.2pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
350
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
350
1.0%
-0.1pp
Construction
2021 count
4,024
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
4,024
11.6%
+1.5pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
508
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
508
1.5%
-0.1pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
2,451
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
2,451
7.0%
-1.1pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
1,751
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,751
5.0%
-0.3pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
1,030
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,030
3.0%
-0.4pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
381
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
381
1.1%
-0.3pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
376
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
376
1.1%
-0.2pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
483
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
483
1.4%
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
2,730
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
2,730
7.8%
+1.1pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
925
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
925
2.7%
-0.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
9,114
% of total
26.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
9,114
26.2%
+0.7pp
Education And Training
2021 count
2,538
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
2,538
7.3%
+0.1pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
3,371
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
3,371
9.7%
+0.1pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
491
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
491
1.4%
0.0pp
Other Services
2021 count
1,207
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,207
3.5%
-0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
1,224
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,224
3.5%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+57
-0.1pp
Mining
+28
+0.1pp
Manufacturing
+114
-0.2pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+39
-0.1pp
Construction
+1,063
+1.5pp
Wholesale Trade
+25
-0.1pp
Retail Trade
+75
-1.1pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+188
-0.3pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+19
-0.4pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
-35
-0.3pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+3
-0.2pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+40
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+749
+1.1pp
Administrative And Support Services
+96
-0.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
+1,633
+0.7pp
Education And Training
+427
+0.1pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+557
+0.1pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+69
0.0pp
Other Services
+136
-0.1pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+103
-0.3pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional (A). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 553 | 1.6% | 5.1% | 496 | 1.7% | 5.7% | +57 | -0.1pp |
| Mining | 101 | 0.3% | 2.4% | 73 | 0.2% | 2.4% | +28 | +0.1pp |
| Manufacturing | 1,180 | 3.4% | 5.6% | 1,066 | 3.6% | 6.0% | +114 | -0.2pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 350 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 311 | 1.1% | 1.3% | +39 | -0.1pp |
| Construction | 4,024 | 11.6% | 9.4% | 2,961 | 10.1% | 8.7% | +1,063 | +1.5pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 508 | 1.5% | 2.0% | 483 | 1.6% | 2.0% | +25 | -0.1pp |
| Retail Trade | 2,451 | 7.0% | 9.4% | 2,376 | 8.1% | 10.3% | +75 | -1.1pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 1,751 | 5.0% | 7.5% | 1,563 | 5.3% | 7.9% | +188 | -0.3pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 1,030 | 3.0% | 3.7% | 1,011 | 3.4% | 4.0% | +19 | -0.4pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 381 | 1.1% | 0.8% | 416 | 1.4% | 0.9% | -35 | -0.3pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 376 | 1.1% | 1.9% | 373 | 1.3% | 2.0% | +3 | -0.2pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 483 | 1.4% | 1.3% | 443 | 1.5% | 1.4% | +40 | -0.1pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 2,730 | 7.8% | 4.9% | 1,981 | 6.7% | 4.5% | +749 | +1.1pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 925 | 2.7% | 3.2% | 829 | 2.8% | 3.3% | +96 | -0.1pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 9,114 | 26.2% | 7.2% | 7,481 | 25.5% | 7.2% | +1,633 | +0.7pp |
| Education And Training | 2,538 | 7.3% | 9.2% | 2,111 | 7.2% | 9.0% | +427 | +0.1pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 3,371 | 9.7% | 16.3% | 2,814 | 9.6% | 14.4% | +557 | +0.1pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 491 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 422 | 1.4% | 1.2% | +69 | 0.0pp |
| Other Services | 1,207 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 1,071 | 3.6% | 3.9% | +136 | -0.1pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 1,224 | 3.5% | 3.9% | 1,121 | 3.8% | 3.8% | +103 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 34,789 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 29,389 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,400 | 0.0pp |