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 Salisbury East (part), accounting for 14.1% (527 people). This share was lower than Salisbury (C) (15.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 524 people and 7.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Industry sector of employment

Salisbury East (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises industry sector of employment for Salisbury East (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.

Industry sector of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Salisbury East (part), with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).

Salisbury East (part)
Salisbury (C)

Agriculture Forestry And Fishing

2021 count

43

% of total

1.1%

Change from 2016

-73.4pp

Mining

2021 count

19

% of total

0.5%

Change from 2016

+0.5pp

Manufacturing

2021 count

393

% of total

10.5%

Change from 2016

+10.5pp

Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services

2021 count

56

% of total

1.5%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Construction

2021 count

361

% of total

9.7%

Change from 2016

+9.7pp

Wholesale Trade

2021 count

109

% of total

2.9%

Change from 2016

+2.9pp

Retail Trade

2021 count

433

% of total

11.6%

Change from 2016

+5.2pp

Accommodation And Food Services

2021 count

243

% of total

6.5%

Change from 2016

+6.5pp

Transport Postal And Warehousing

2021 count

195

% of total

5.2%

Change from 2016

+5.2pp

Information Media And Telecommunications

2021 count

50

% of total

1.3%

Change from 2016

+1.3pp

Financial And Insurance Services

2021 count

71

% of total

1.9%

Change from 2016

+1.9pp

Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services

2021 count

48

% of total

1.3%

Change from 2016

+1.3pp

Professional Scientific And Technical Services

2021 count

140

% of total

3.7%

Change from 2016

+3.7pp

Administrative And Support Services

2021 count

198

% of total

5.3%

Change from 2016

+5.3pp

Public Administration And Safety

2021 count

236

% of total

6.3%

Change from 2016

+6.3pp

Education And Training

2021 count

263

% of total

7.0%

Change from 2016

-1.5pp

Health Care And Social Assistance

2021 count

527

% of total

14.1%

Change from 2016

+7.7pp

Arts And Recreation Services

2021 count

45

% of total

1.2%

Change from 2016

+1.2pp

Other Services

2021 count

157

% of total

4.2%

Change from 2016

+4.2pp

Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

150

% of total

4.0%

Change from 2016

+4.0pp

Data table

Industry sector of employment for Salisbury East (part). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Salisbury (C).

Industry sector of employment for Salisbury East (part). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Salisbury (C).
Industry sector of employment for Salisbury East (part). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Salisbury (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Salisbury (C)%Count%Salisbury (C)%Countpp
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing431.1%2.2%3574.5%1.9%+8-73.4pp
Mining190.5%0.6%00.0%0.5%+19+0.5pp
Manufacturing39310.5%9.9%00.0%11.5%+393+10.5pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services561.5%1.3%00.0%1.3%+56+1.5pp
Construction3619.7%8.8%00.0%7.8%+361+9.7pp
Wholesale Trade1092.9%3.1%00.0%3.7%+109+2.9pp
Retail Trade43311.6%10.4%36.4%11.8%+430+5.2pp
Accommodation And Food Services2436.5%6.2%00.0%6.2%+243+6.5pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing1955.2%6.2%00.0%6.2%+195+5.2pp
Information Media And Telecommunications501.3%1.0%00.0%1.1%+50+1.3pp
Financial And Insurance Services711.9%2.1%00.0%2.0%+71+1.9pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services481.3%0.9%00.0%1.0%+48+1.3pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services1403.7%4.0%00.0%3.6%+140+3.7pp
Administrative And Support Services1985.3%4.7%00.0%4.4%+198+5.3pp
Public Administration And Safety2366.3%6.7%00.0%7.3%+236+6.3pp
Education And Training2637.0%6.4%48.5%6.1%+259-1.5pp
Health Care And Social Assistance52714.1%15.8%36.4%14.3%+524+7.7pp
Arts And Recreation Services451.2%0.9%00.0%1.0%+45+1.2pp
Other Services1574.2%4.3%00.0%4.0%+157+4.2pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated1504.0%4.4%00.0%4.2%+150+4.0pp
Total3,740100.0%100.0%47100.0%100.0%+3,6930.0pp