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 Waratah/Wynyard (M), accounting for 17.3% (1,009 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (16%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Health Care And Social Assistance, which increased by 237 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Waratah/Wynyard (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Waratah/Wynyard (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Waratah/Wynyard (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
390
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
390
6.7%
-2.2pp
Mining
2021 count
319
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
319
5.5%
+0.8pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
425
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
425
7.3%
-1.6pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
50
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
50
0.9%
+0.1pp
Construction
2021 count
454
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
454
7.8%
+0.6pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
236
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
236
4.0%
+1.1pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
599
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
599
10.3%
-0.7pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
314
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
314
5.4%
-0.1pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
284
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
284
4.9%
+0.2pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
28
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
28
0.5%
0.0pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
65
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
65
1.1%
-0.1pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
54
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
54
0.9%
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
198
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
198
3.4%
+0.4pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
161
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
161
2.8%
-0.7pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
279
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
279
4.8%
-0.3pp
Education And Training
2021 count
538
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
538
9.2%
+0.5pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
1,009
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
1,009
17.3%
+2.8pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
44
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
44
0.8%
+0.1pp
Other Services
2021 count
233
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
233
4.0%
+0.5pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
148
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
148
2.5%
-1.6pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
-84
-2.2pp
Mining
+69
+0.8pp
Manufacturing
-50
-1.6pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+9
+0.1pp
Construction
+71
+0.6pp
Wholesale Trade
+81
+1.1pp
Retail Trade
+13
-0.7pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+19
-0.1pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+31
+0.2pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
0
0.0pp
Financial And Insurance Services
-1
-0.1pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+2
-0.1pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+38
+0.4pp
Administrative And Support Services
-27
-0.7pp
Public Administration And Safety
+9
-0.3pp
Education And Training
+73
+0.5pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+237
+2.8pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+6
+0.1pp
Other Services
+45
+0.5pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
-73
-1.6pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Waratah/Wynyard (M). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 390 | 6.7% | 8.1% | 474 | 8.9% | 8.1% | -84 | -2.2pp |
| Mining | 319 | 5.5% | 1.7% | 250 | 4.7% | 1.6% | +69 | +0.8pp |
| Manufacturing | 425 | 7.3% | 7.5% | 475 | 8.9% | 8.2% | -50 | -1.6pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 50 | 0.9% | 1.4% | 41 | 0.8% | 1.3% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Construction | 454 | 7.8% | 8.6% | 383 | 7.2% | 7.7% | +71 | +0.6pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 236 | 4.0% | 2.8% | 155 | 2.9% | 2.6% | +81 | +1.1pp |
| Retail Trade | 599 | 10.3% | 9.8% | 586 | 11.0% | 11.0% | +13 | -0.7pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 314 | 5.4% | 7.5% | 295 | 5.5% | 7.5% | +19 | -0.1pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 284 | 4.9% | 4.7% | 253 | 4.7% | 4.8% | +31 | +0.2pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 28 | 0.5% | 0.8% | 28 | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 65 | 1.1% | 1.6% | 66 | 1.2% | 1.7% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 54 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 52 | 1.0% | 1.2% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 198 | 3.4% | 3.9% | 160 | 3.0% | 3.7% | +38 | +0.4pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 161 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 188 | 3.5% | 3.0% | -27 | -0.7pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 279 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 270 | 5.1% | 5.4% | +9 | -0.3pp |
| Education And Training | 538 | 9.2% | 8.5% | 465 | 8.7% | 8.6% | +73 | +0.5pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 1,009 | 17.3% | 16.0% | 772 | 14.5% | 13.6% | +237 | +2.8pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 44 | 0.8% | 1.4% | 38 | 0.7% | 1.5% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Other Services | 233 | 4.0% | 3.8% | 188 | 3.5% | 3.8% | +45 | +0.5pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 148 | 2.5% | 3.0% | 221 | 4.1% | 3.7% | -73 | -1.6pp |
| Total | 5,836 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,342 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +494 | 0.0pp |