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, Professional Scientific And Technical Services was the most common industry of employment among employed residents in Waverley (NSW), accounting for 18.4% (399 people). This share was lower than Waverley (A) (19.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Financial And Insurance Services, which increased by 51 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Waverley (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Waverley (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waverley (A) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Waverley (NSW), with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
4
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
4
0.2%
+0.1pp
Mining
2021 count
4
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
4
0.2%
+0.2pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
67
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
67
3.1%
+0.9pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
13
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
13
0.6%
+0.1pp
Construction
2021 count
143
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
143
6.6%
+1.1pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
39
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
39
1.8%
-0.7pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
115
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
115
5.3%
-1.9pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
101
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
101
4.7%
-0.9pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
56
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
56
2.6%
+0.1pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
119
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
119
5.5%
+0.8pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
237
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
237
10.9%
+1.9pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
64
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
64
2.9%
+0.5pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
399
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
399
18.4%
+1.3pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
68
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
68
3.1%
-0.7pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
88
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
88
4.1%
-1.2pp
Education And Training
2021 count
193
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
193
8.9%
-0.9pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
262
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
262
12.1%
+1.0pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
51
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
51
2.4%
-0.5pp
Other Services
2021 count
57
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
57
2.6%
-0.4pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
101
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
101
4.7%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+1
+0.1pp
Mining
+4
+0.2pp
Manufacturing
+22
+0.9pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+2
+0.1pp
Construction
+29
+1.1pp
Wholesale Trade
-12
-0.7pp
Retail Trade
-33
-1.9pp
Accommodation And Food Services
-15
-0.9pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+4
+0.1pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+21
+0.8pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+51
+1.9pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+14
+0.5pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+45
+1.3pp
Administrative And Support Services
-11
-0.7pp
Public Administration And Safety
-21
-1.2pp
Education And Training
-10
-0.9pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+32
+1.0pp
Arts And Recreation Services
-10
-0.5pp
Other Services
-5
-0.4pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+17
+0.6pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Waverley (NSW). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Waverley (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 4 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3 | 0.1% | 0.2% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Mining | 4 | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Manufacturing | 67 | 3.1% | 2.5% | 45 | 2.2% | 2.6% | +22 | +0.9pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 13 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 11 | 0.5% | 0.4% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Construction | 143 | 6.6% | 6.7% | 114 | 5.5% | 6.3% | +29 | +1.1pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 39 | 1.8% | 2.4% | 51 | 2.5% | 2.7% | -12 | -0.7pp |
| Retail Trade | 115 | 5.3% | 6.5% | 148 | 7.2% | 6.9% | -33 | -1.9pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 101 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 116 | 5.6% | 7.2% | -15 | -0.9pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 56 | 2.6% | 2.5% | 52 | 2.5% | 2.6% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 119 | 5.5% | 4.2% | 98 | 4.7% | 5.3% | +21 | +0.8pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 237 | 10.9% | 10.7% | 186 | 9.0% | 8.9% | +51 | +1.9pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 64 | 2.9% | 3.1% | 50 | 2.4% | 2.7% | +14 | +0.5pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 399 | 18.4% | 19.6% | 354 | 17.1% | 17.4% | +45 | +1.3pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 68 | 3.1% | 4.0% | 79 | 3.8% | 4.6% | -11 | -0.7pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 88 | 4.1% | 3.5% | 109 | 5.3% | 3.7% | -21 | -1.2pp |
| Education And Training | 193 | 8.9% | 7.3% | 203 | 9.8% | 7.8% | -10 | -0.9pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 262 | 12.1% | 10.3% | 230 | 11.1% | 9.8% | +32 | +1.0pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 51 | 2.4% | 2.3% | 61 | 2.9% | 2.7% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Other Services | 57 | 2.6% | 2.8% | 62 | 3.0% | 3.0% | -5 | -0.4pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 101 | 4.7% | 5.5% | 84 | 4.1% | 5.0% | +17 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 2,170 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,069 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +101 | 0.0pp |