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Benalla Rural CityCommunity profile

Rural South

Industry sector of employment

More Rural South residents worked in agriculture, forestry and fishing than any other industry in 2021.

Rural South'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
Rural South - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
Industry sectorNumber%Benalla Rural City %Number%Benalla Rural City %2011 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing25920.69.729024.99.6-32
Mining171.40.7100.90.2+7
Manufacturing866.88.5998.511.6-14
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services90.71.0111.01.2-2
Construction1249.912.6907.78.1+34
Wholesale trade252.02.2363.14.2-12
Retail Trade866.88.2675.811.2+18
Accommodation and Food Services514.15.6524.56.3-1
Transport, Postal and Warehousing504.03.4332.94.2+17
Information Media and Telecommunications80.60.590.80.9-2
Financial and Insurance Services161.31.060.51.0+10
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services90.70.950.41.0+4
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services675.33.6605.23.4+6
Administrative and Support Services362.93.0161.42.4+20
Public Administration and Safety836.66.8756.56.8+7
Education and Training876.97.7776.77.5+9
Health Care and Social Assistance14511.515.112811.012.9+17
Arts and Recreation Services201.61.5191.71.5+1
Other Services372.93.5474.13.6-11
Inadequately described or not stated433.44.6272.42.2+15
Total employed persons aged 15+1,258100.0100.01,167100.0100.0+90
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 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 Rural South in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (259 people or 20.6%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (145 people or 11.5%)
  • Construction (124 people or 9.9%)

In combination, these three industries employed 528 people in total or 42.0% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, Benalla Rural City employed 9.7% in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing; 15.1% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 12.6% in Construction.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Rural South and Benalla Rural City were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (20.6% compared to 9.7%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (5.3% compared to 3.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (11.5% compared to 15.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in construction (9.9% compared to 12.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Rural South increased by 91 between 2011 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Rural South between 2011 and 2021.

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