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South East Corner

Industry sector of employment

More South East Corner male residents worked in professional, scientific and technical services than any other industry in 2021.

South East Corner's industry statistics identify the industry sectors in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the skill base and socio-economic status of the residents as well as the industries and employment opportunities present in the region.

When viewed in conjunction with Residents Place of Work data and Method of Travel to Work, industry sector statistics provide insights into the relationship between the economic and residential role of the area.

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Derived from the two Census questions:

'What best describes the business of your employer?' and 'What are the main goods produced or main services provided by your employers business?'

Industry sector of employment
South East Corner - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Adelaide %Number%City of Adelaide %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing111.00.960.70.9+5
Mining252.21.550.61.5+20
Manufacturing585.14.7333.94.5+25
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services111.01.270.81.1+4
Construction645.66.2202.34.9+44
Wholesale trade232.02.0293.52.6-7
Retail Trade686.06.4758.97.7-8
Accommodation and Food Services11910.413.4799.212.8+40
Transport, Postal and Warehousing353.13.0333.92.8+2
Information Media and Telecommunications211.82.5475.52.6-26
Financial and Insurance Services514.54.1424.94.2+9
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services191.71.9161.92.1+3
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services21118.516.015418.013.6+57
Administrative and Support Services373.22.7232.72.4+14
Public Administration and Safety907.97.2779.08.2+13
Education and Training988.67.8758.89.1+23
Health Care and Social Assistance12410.910.4839.710.7+41
Arts and Recreation Services262.32.4182.12.8+8
Other Services232.02.3141.62.5+9
Inadequately described or not stated262.33.3172.03.0+9
Total employed persons aged 15+1,140100.0100.0855100.0100.0+284
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in South East Corner in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (211 males or 18.5%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (124 males or 10.9%)
  • Accommodation and Food Services (119 males or 10.4%)

In combination, these three industries employed 454 males in total or 39.8% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Adelaide employed 16.0% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; 10.4% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 13.4% in Accommodation and Food Services.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of South East Corner and the City of Adelaide were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in professional, scientific and technical services (18.5% compared to 16.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in accommodation and food services (10.4% compared to 13.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in South East Corner increased by 285 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2016 and 2021 in South East Corner was for those employed in:

  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+57 males)

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