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Bega Valley Shire'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?'
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| Bega Valley Shire - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | ||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Eurobodalla Shire % | Number | % | Eurobodalla Shire % | 2011 to 2021 |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 694 | 9.3 | 3.7 | 637 | 9.4 | 4.1 | +57 |
| Mining | 25 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 29 | 0.4 | 0.6 | -4 |
| Manufacturing | 657 | 8.8 | 4.3 | 866 | 12.8 | 7.1 | -209 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 161 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 127 | 1.9 | 2.0 | +34 |
| Construction | 1,359 | 18.2 | 21.9 | 1,026 | 15.2 | 19.0 | +333 |
| Wholesale trade | 227 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 251 | 3.7 | 2.5 | -24 |
| Retail Trade | 589 | 7.9 | 10.6 | 659 | 9.8 | 12.8 | -70 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 629 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 586 | 8.7 | 9.5 | +43 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 331 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 404 | 6.0 | 5.1 | -73 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 46 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 62 | 0.9 | 1.3 | -16 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 51 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 46 | 0.7 | 0.9 | +5 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 69 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 70 | 1.0 | 1.3 | -1 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 308 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 249 | 3.7 | 3.7 | +59 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 262 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 168 | 2.5 | 3.6 | +94 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 476 | 6.4 | 8.4 | 408 | 6.0 | 7.1 | +68 |
| Education and Training | 309 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 320 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -11 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 507 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 322 | 4.8 | 5.3 | +185 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 124 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 106 | 1.6 | 1.8 | +18 |
| Other Services | 288 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 247 | 3.7 | 4.8 | +41 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 348 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 175 | 2.6 | 2.5 | +173 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 7,460 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 6,758 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +702 |
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Bega Valley Shire in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Construction (1,359 males or 18.2%)
- Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (694 males or 9.3%)
- Manufacturing (657 males or 8.8%)
In combination, these three industries employed 2,710 males in total or 36.3% of the total employed male resident population.
In comparison, Eurobodalla Shire employed 21.9% in Construction; 3.7% in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing; and 4.3% in Manufacturing.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Bega Valley Shire and Eurobodalla Shire were:
- A larger percentage of males employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (9.3% compared to 3.7%)
- A larger percentage of males employed in manufacturing (8.8% compared to 4.3%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed in construction (18.2% compared to 21.9%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed in retail trade (7.9% compared to 10.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Bega Valley Shire increased by 702 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2011 and 2021 in Bega Valley Shire were for those employed in:
- Construction (+333 males)
- Manufacturing (-209 males)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (+185 males)
- Administrative and Support Services (+94 males)
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