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Gosford West Ward

Industry sector of employment

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More Gosford West Ward male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

Gosford West Ward'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
Gosford West Ward - Employed males (Usual residence)20212011Change
Industry sectorNumber%Gosford - West Gosford %Number%Gosford - West Gosford %2011 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing2801.81.01851.40.3+95
Mining850.60.3610.40.3+24
Manufacturing1,1377.59.01,51211.111.6-375
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services1911.31.32591.91.4-68
Construction2,58316.99.31,90514.09.0+678
Wholesale trade4523.02.35614.13.3-109
Retail Trade1,3048.611.71,2959.512.5+9
Accommodation and Food Services9476.27.77585.66.1+189
Transport, Postal and Warehousing9086.04.31,1038.16.3-195
Information Media and Telecommunications4312.82.54563.43.7-25
Financial and Insurance Services5393.53.24493.35.2+90
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services2211.41.21721.30.2+49
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services1,2728.38.68586.36.4+414
Administrative and Support Services5473.63.34883.63.8+59
Public Administration and Safety1,0406.87.41,0647.86.7-24
Education and Training6074.04.05534.13.6+54
Health Care and Social Assistance1,1437.511.97935.810.4+350
Arts and Recreation Services2081.42.11701.33.1+38
Other Services5723.83.45924.42.9-20
Inadequately described or not stated7825.15.63552.63.2+427
Total employed persons aged 15+15,249100.0100.013,589100.0100.0+1,660
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Gosford West Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (2,583 males or 16.9%)
  • Retail Trade (1,304 males or 8.6%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (1,272 males or 8.3%)

In combination, these three industries employed 5,159 males in total or 33.8% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Gosford - West Gosford employed 9.3% in Construction; 11.7% in Retail Trade; and 8.6% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Gosford West Ward and Gosford - West Gosford were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in construction (16.9% compared to 9.3%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in transport, postal and warehousing (6.0% compared to 4.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in health care and social assistance (7.5% compared to 11.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in retail trade (8.6% compared to 11.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Gosford West Ward increased by 1,660 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2011 and 2021 in Gosford West Ward were for those employed in:

  • Construction (+678 males)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+414 males)
  • Manufacturing (-375 males)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+350 males)

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