Southland Activity Centre
Industry sector of employment
More Southland Activity Centre female residents worked in education and training than any other industry in 2016.
Southland Activity Centre'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.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Industry sector of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southland Activity Centre - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Ivison Ward % | Number | % | Ivison Ward % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 14001 |
| Mining | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 5.3 | 3.7 | 20 | 3.9 | 5.9 | +10 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 0 | -- | 0.4 | 0 | -- | 0.8 | 0 | 14004 |
| Construction | 9 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 7 | 1.5 | 1.7 | +1 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 4.1 | 3.0 | 30 | 5.9 | 4.8 | -7 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 50 | 9.0 | 10.8 | 55 | 10.9 | 11.0 | -5 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 30 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 22 | 4.3 | 4.9 | +9 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 10 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 18 | 3.7 | 2.1 | -8 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 4 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 3 | 0.6 | 2.5 | +1 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 18 | 3.4 | 6.5 | 37 | 7.4 | 5.5 | -19 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 11 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 15 | 3.1 | 1.6 | -4 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 57 | 10.2 | 12.6 | 51 | 10.1 | 11.4 | +6 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 21 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 12 | 2.3 | 4.0 | +10 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 41 | 7.4 | 5.1 | 31 | 6.2 | 5.8 | +10 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 106 | 18.8 | 14.0 | 82 | 16.1 | 12.9 | +24 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 106 | 18.9 | 20.2 | 79 | 15.6 | 18.8 | +27 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 5 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 16 | 3.3 | 1.6 | -12 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 18 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 17 | 3.5 | 3.2 | +1 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 15 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 8 | 1.6 | 1.6 | +8 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 562 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 512 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +51 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Southland Activity Centre in 2016 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Education and Training (106 females or 18.8%)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (106 females or 18.9%)
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (57 females or 10.2%)
In combination, these three industries employed 269 females in total or 48.0% of the total employed female resident population.
In comparison, Ivison Ward employed 14.0% in Education and Training; 20.2% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 12.6% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Southland Activity Centre and Ivison Ward were:
- A larger percentage of females employed in education and training (18.8% compared to 14.0%)
- A larger percentage of females employed in public administration and safety (7.4% compared to 5.1%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed in financial and insurance services (3.4% compared to 6.5%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed in professional, scientific and technical services (10.2% compared to 12.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Southland Activity Centre increased by 50 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Southland Activity Centre between 2011 and 2016.