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, Agriculture Forestry And Fishing was the most common industry of employment among employed residents in South Gippsland (S), accounting for 15% (2,039 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (7.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 452 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
South Gippsland (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for South Gippsland (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Gippsland (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
2,039
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
2,039
15.0%
-2.1pp
Mining
2021 count
62
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
62
0.5%
-0.3pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
925
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
925
6.8%
-0.6pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
193
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
193
1.4%
-0.4pp
Construction
2021 count
1,418
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
1,418
10.4%
+1.0pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
393
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
393
2.9%
+0.1pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
1,140
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,140
8.4%
-1.1pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
734
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
734
5.4%
-0.2pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
528
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
528
3.9%
0.0pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
102
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
102
0.7%
0.0pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
200
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
200
1.5%
+0.2pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
126
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
126
0.9%
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
581
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
581
4.3%
+0.3pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
369
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
369
2.7%
+0.2pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
525
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
525
3.9%
-0.1pp
Education And Training
2021 count
1,090
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
1,090
8.0%
+1.0pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
1,843
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
1,843
13.5%
+2.1pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
225
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
225
1.7%
0.0pp
Other Services
2021 count
539
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
539
4.0%
+0.4pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
574
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
574
4.2%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
-47
-2.1pp
Mining
-35
-0.3pp
Manufacturing
+23
-0.6pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
-29
-0.4pp
Construction
+270
+1.0pp
Wholesale Trade
+56
+0.1pp
Retail Trade
-18
-1.1pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+57
-0.2pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+51
0.0pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+11
0.0pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+38
+0.2pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+5
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+92
+0.3pp
Administrative And Support Services
+65
+0.2pp
Public Administration And Safety
+39
-0.1pp
Education And Training
+239
+1.0pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+452
+2.1pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+18
0.0pp
Other Services
+103
+0.4pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+25
-0.3pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for South Gippsland (S). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 2,039 | 15.0% | 7.2% | 2,086 | 17.1% | 7.7% | -47 | -2.1pp |
| Mining | 62 | 0.5% | 0.7% | 97 | 0.8% | 0.7% | -35 | -0.3pp |
| Manufacturing | 925 | 6.8% | 7.4% | 902 | 7.4% | 8.1% | +23 | -0.6pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 193 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 222 | 1.8% | 1.5% | -29 | -0.4pp |
| Construction | 1,418 | 10.4% | 10.0% | 1,148 | 9.4% | 8.8% | +270 | +1.0pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 393 | 2.9% | 2.2% | 337 | 2.8% | 2.2% | +56 | +0.1pp |
| Retail Trade | 1,140 | 8.4% | 9.5% | 1,158 | 9.5% | 10.6% | -18 | -1.1pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 734 | 5.4% | 6.6% | 677 | 5.6% | 7.0% | +57 | -0.2pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 528 | 3.9% | 3.8% | 477 | 3.9% | 3.9% | +51 | 0.0pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 102 | 0.7% | 0.8% | 91 | 0.7% | 1.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 200 | 1.5% | 1.9% | 162 | 1.3% | 1.9% | +38 | +0.2pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 126 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 121 | 1.0% | 1.1% | +5 | -0.1pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 581 | 4.3% | 4.5% | 489 | 4.0% | 4.2% | +92 | +0.3pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 369 | 2.7% | 2.8% | 304 | 2.5% | 2.8% | +65 | +0.2pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 525 | 3.9% | 6.3% | 486 | 4.0% | 6.1% | +39 | -0.1pp |
| Education And Training | 1,090 | 8.0% | 8.8% | 851 | 7.0% | 8.7% | +239 | +1.0pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 1,843 | 13.5% | 16.2% | 1,391 | 11.4% | 14.3% | +452 | +2.1pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 225 | 1.7% | 1.5% | 207 | 1.7% | 1.5% | +18 | 0.0pp |
| Other Services | 539 | 4.0% | 3.6% | 436 | 3.6% | 3.6% | +103 | +0.4pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 574 | 4.2% | 3.9% | 549 | 4.5% | 4.0% | +25 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 13,607 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,184 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,423 | 0.0pp |