Thornlie
Industry sector of employment
More Thornlie female residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2016.
Thornlie'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 | ||||||||
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| Thornlie - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | City of Gosnells % | Number | % | City of Gosnells % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 20 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 7 | 0.1 | 0.4 | +13 | 14001 |
| Mining | 75 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 96 | 1.8 | 2.0 | -21 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 201 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 324 | 6.2 | 6.0 | -123 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 33 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 33 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0 | 14004 |
| Construction | 139 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 172 | 3.3 | 3.2 | -33 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 147 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 221 | 4.2 | 4.0 | -74 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 700 | 14.2 | 13.7 | 824 | 15.8 | 14.9 | -124 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 383 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 335 | 6.4 | 7.0 | +48 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 176 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 180 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -4 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 48 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 39 | 0.7 | 0.9 | +9 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 123 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 175 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -52 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 81 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 140 | 2.7 | 1.8 | -59 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 213 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 268 | 5.1 | 5.6 | -55 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 169 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 177 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -8 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 304 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 362 | 6.9 | 6.6 | -58 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 601 | 12.2 | 11.4 | 544 | 10.4 | 10.4 | +57 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,017 | 20.7 | 21.0 | 912 | 17.5 | 18.1 | +105 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 86 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 71 | 1.4 | 1.4 | +15 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 220 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 225 | 4.3 | 4.2 | -5 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 187 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 113 | 2.2 | 2.1 | +74 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 4,923 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,218 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -295 | |
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).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Thornlie in 2016 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (1,017 females or 20.7%)
- Retail Trade (700 females or 14.2%)
- Education and Training (601 females or 12.2%)
In combination, these three industries employed 2,318 females in total or 47.1% of the total employed female resident population.
In comparison, the City of Gosnells employed 21.0% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 13.7% in Retail Trade; and 11.4% in Education and Training.
There were no major differences between Thornlie and City of Gosnells in 2016.
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Thornlie decreased by 295 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the female resident population between 2011 and 2016 in Thornlie were for those employed in:
- Retail Trade (-124 females)
- Manufacturing (-123 females)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (+105 females)
- Wholesale trade (-74 females)