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 Sorell (M), accounting for 14% (1,101 people). This share was lower than Greater Hobart (16.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Construction, which increased by 354 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Sorell (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Sorell (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Hobart and change since 2016.
Chart view
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sorell (M), with comparison markers for Greater Hobart.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
316
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
316
4.0%
0.0pp
Mining
2021 count
35
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
35
0.4%
-0.2pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
493
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
493
6.3%
-0.9pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
163
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
163
2.1%
+0.1pp
Construction
2021 count
1,036
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
1,036
13.2%
+2.4pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
149
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
149
1.9%
-0.1pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
721
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
721
9.2%
-2.2pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
452
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
452
5.8%
-0.9pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
322
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
322
4.1%
-1.2pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
66
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
66
0.8%
-0.5pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
143
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
143
1.8%
+0.1pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
111
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
111
1.4%
0.0pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
352
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
352
4.5%
+0.8pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
271
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
271
3.5%
+0.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
724
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
724
9.2%
-0.5pp
Education And Training
2021 count
672
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
672
8.6%
+1.8pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
1,101
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
1,101
14.0%
+1.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
153
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
153
2.0%
+0.2pp
Other Services
2021 count
321
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
321
4.1%
0.0pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
229
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
229
2.9%
-0.6pp
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+61
0.0pp
Mining
-1
-0.2pp
Manufacturing
+38
-0.9pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+35
+0.1pp
Construction
+354
+2.4pp
Wholesale Trade
+23
-0.1pp
Retail Trade
+2
-2.2pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+31
-0.9pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
-12
-1.2pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
-15
-0.5pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+36
+0.1pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+24
0.0pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+116
+0.8pp
Administrative And Support Services
+57
+0.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
+108
-0.5pp
Education And Training
+239
+1.8pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+308
+1.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+37
+0.2pp
Other Services
+63
0.0pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+5
-0.6pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Sorell (M). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Hobart.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 316 | 4.0% | 2.0% | 255 | 4.0% | 1.9% | +61 | 0.0pp |
| Mining | 35 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 36 | 0.6% | 0.3% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Manufacturing | 493 | 6.3% | 5.1% | 455 | 7.2% | 5.2% | +38 | -0.9pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 163 | 2.1% | 2.2% | 128 | 2.0% | 2.0% | +35 | +0.1pp |
| Construction | 1,036 | 13.2% | 8.5% | 682 | 10.8% | 7.5% | +354 | +2.4pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 149 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 126 | 2.0% | 1.8% | +23 | -0.1pp |
| Retail Trade | 721 | 9.2% | 9.4% | 719 | 11.4% | 10.8% | +2 | -2.2pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 452 | 5.8% | 7.8% | 421 | 6.7% | 7.8% | +31 | -0.9pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 322 | 4.1% | 3.3% | 334 | 5.3% | 3.5% | -12 | -1.2pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 66 | 0.8% | 1.3% | 81 | 1.3% | 1.9% | -15 | -0.5pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 143 | 1.8% | 2.2% | 107 | 1.7% | 2.5% | +36 | +0.1pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 111 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 87 | 1.4% | 1.3% | +24 | 0.0pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 352 | 4.5% | 6.4% | 236 | 3.7% | 6.0% | +116 | +0.8pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 271 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 214 | 3.4% | 2.9% | +57 | +0.1pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 724 | 9.2% | 10.0% | 616 | 9.7% | 10.7% | +108 | -0.5pp |
| Education And Training | 672 | 8.6% | 10.5% | 433 | 6.8% | 10.1% | +239 | +1.8pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 1,101 | 14.0% | 16.8% | 793 | 12.5% | 14.8% | +308 | +1.5pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 153 | 2.0% | 2.3% | 116 | 1.8% | 2.3% | +37 | +0.2pp |
| Other Services | 321 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 258 | 4.1% | 3.7% | +63 | 0.0pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 229 | 2.9% | 2.5% | 224 | 3.5% | 3.0% | +5 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 7,839 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,323 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,516 | 0.0pp |