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 Richmond (Vic.), accounting for 18% (3,361 people). This share was lower than Yarra (C) (18.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professional Scientific And Technical Services, which increased by 3,361 people and 18 percentage points.
Section overview
Industry sector of employment
Richmond (Vic.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises industry sector of employment for Richmond (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Industry sector of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Richmond (Vic.), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
2021 count
46
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
46
0.2%
+0.2pp
Mining
2021 count
32
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
32
0.2%
+0.2pp
Manufacturing
2021 count
726
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
726
3.9%
+3.9pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
2021 count
195
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
195
1.0%
+1.0pp
Construction
2021 count
1,173
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-39.2pp
1,173
6.3%
-39.2pp
Wholesale Trade
2021 count
431
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
431
2.3%
+2.3pp
Retail Trade
2021 count
1,433
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-19.6pp
1,433
7.7%
-19.6pp
Accommodation And Food Services
2021 count
1,118
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
1,118
6.0%
+6.0pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
2021 count
415
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
415
2.2%
+2.2pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
2021 count
543
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
543
2.9%
+2.9pp
Financial And Insurance Services
2021 count
1,362
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
1,362
7.3%
+7.3pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
2021 count
362
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
362
1.9%
+1.9pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
2021 count
3,361
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+18.0pp
3,361
18.0%
+18.0pp
Administrative And Support Services
2021 count
585
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
585
3.1%
+3.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
2021 count
1,129
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
1,129
6.1%
+6.1pp
Education And Training
2021 count
1,524
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
1,524
8.2%
+8.2pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
2021 count
2,428
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-41.5pp
2,428
13.0%
-41.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services
2021 count
560
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
560
3.0%
+3.0pp
Other Services
2021 count
547
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
547
2.9%
+2.9pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
666
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
666
3.6%
+3.6pp
Chart view
Industry sector of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Forestry And Fishing
+46
+0.2pp
Mining
+32
+0.2pp
Manufacturing
+726
+3.9pp
Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services
+195
+1.0pp
Construction
+1,168
-39.2pp
Wholesale Trade
+431
+2.3pp
Retail Trade
+1,430
-19.6pp
Accommodation And Food Services
+1,118
+6.0pp
Transport Postal And Warehousing
+415
+2.2pp
Information Media And Telecommunications
+543
+2.9pp
Financial And Insurance Services
+1,362
+7.3pp
Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services
+362
+1.9pp
Professional Scientific And Technical Services
+3,361
+18.0pp
Administrative And Support Services
+585
+3.1pp
Public Administration And Safety
+1,129
+6.1pp
Education And Training
+1,524
+8.2pp
Health Care And Social Assistance
+2,422
-41.5pp
Arts And Recreation Services
+560
+3.0pp
Other Services
+547
+2.9pp
Inadequately Described Not Stated
+666
+3.6pp
Data table
Industry sector of employment for Richmond (Vic.). Industry sector of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Yarra (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Agriculture Forestry And Fishing | 46 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +46 | +0.2pp |
| Mining | 32 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | +32 | +0.2pp |
| Manufacturing | 726 | 3.9% | 3.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.8% | +726 | +3.9pp |
| Electricity Gas Water And Waste Services | 195 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% | +195 | +1.0pp |
| Construction | 1,173 | 6.3% | 5.0% | 5 | 45.5% | 4.2% | +1,168 | -39.2pp |
| Wholesale Trade | 431 | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.3% | +431 | +2.3pp |
| Retail Trade | 1,433 | 7.7% | 7.5% | 3 | 27.3% | 7.8% | +1,430 | -19.6pp |
| Accommodation And Food Services | 1,118 | 6.0% | 6.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.1% | +1,118 | +6.0pp |
| Transport Postal And Warehousing | 415 | 2.2% | 2.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.3% | +415 | +2.2pp |
| Information Media And Telecommunications | 543 | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.0% | +543 | +2.9pp |
| Financial And Insurance Services | 1,362 | 7.3% | 5.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% | +1,362 | +7.3pp |
| Rental Hiring And Real Estate Services | 362 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% | +362 | +1.9pp |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 3,361 | 18.0% | 18.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 17.3% | +3,361 | +18.0pp |
| Administrative And Support Services | 585 | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.2% | +585 | +3.1pp |
| Public Administration And Safety | 1,129 | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% | +1,129 | +6.1pp |
| Education And Training | 1,524 | 8.2% | 9.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.0% | +1,524 | +8.2pp |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 2,428 | 13.0% | 13.9% | 6 | 54.5% | 12.3% | +2,422 | -41.5pp |
| Arts And Recreation Services | 560 | 3.0% | 3.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% | +560 | +3.0pp |
| Other Services | 547 | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.8% | +547 | +2.9pp |
| Inadequately Described Not Stated | 666 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.7% | +666 | +3.6pp |
| Total | 18,642 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18,631 | 0.0pp |