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South West Corner

Industry sector of employment

More South West Corner residents worked in accommodation and food services than any other industry in 2021.

South West 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.

Q:

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 West Corner - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Upper North Adelaide %Number%Upper North Adelaide %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing60.81.300.11.3+6
Mining0--1.10--0.60
Manufacturing233.05.1274.35.2-4
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services91.20.860.90.8+3
Construction334.34.5142.34.1+18
Wholesale trade91.21.7111.71.7-2
Retail Trade567.37.8558.68.2+1
Accommodation and Food Services12916.88.010316.310.1+25
Transport, Postal and Warehousing192.52.191.41.5+10
Information Media and Telecommunications152.02.0162.51.6-1
Financial and Insurance Services263.44.1172.74.1+9
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services60.82.050.82.7+1
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services8310.813.57912.512.2+4
Administrative and Support Services253.32.1223.51.9+3
Public Administration and Safety668.66.67311.68.1-8
Education and Training658.511.06710.512.3-2
Health Care and Social Assistance11515.018.26810.717.9+47
Arts and Recreation Services253.32.4152.41.8+10
Other Services354.62.9172.72.5+18
Inadequately described or not stated222.92.7284.41.3-6
Total employed persons aged 15+767100.0100.0636100.0100.0+130
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 resident population in South West Corner in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Accommodation and Food Services (129 people or 16.8%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (115 people or 15.0%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (83 people or 10.8%)

In combination, these three industries employed 327 people in total or 42.6% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, Upper North Adelaide employed 8.0% in Accommodation and Food Services; 18.2% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 13.5% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of South West Corner and Upper North Adelaide were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in accommodation and food services (16.8% compared to 8.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (15.0% compared to 18.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (10.8% compared to 13.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in education and training (8.5% compared to 11.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in South West Corner increased by 131 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in South West Corner between 2016 and 2021.

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