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South Windsor

Industry sector of employment

More South Windsor residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

South Windsor'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?'

Industry sector of employment
South Windsor - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Australia %Number%Australia %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing471.82.3481.82.5-1
Mining50.21.890.31.7-4
Manufacturing2298.85.92539.56.4-24
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services532.01.1501.91.1+3
Construction37214.28.933612.68.5+36
Wholesale trade923.52.6863.22.9+6
Retail Trade26310.19.12629.99.9+1
Accommodation and Food Services1405.46.51816.86.9-41
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1505.74.51515.74.7-1
Information Media and Telecommunications210.81.4240.91.7-3
Financial and Insurance Services512.03.7622.33.6-11
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services271.01.6381.41.7-11
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services1084.17.81064.07.3+2
Administrative and Support Services813.13.2652.43.4+16
Public Administration and Safety1636.26.62168.16.7-53
Education and Training1837.08.81766.68.7+7
Health Care and Social Assistance31412.014.527510.312.6+39
Arts and Recreation Services391.51.6381.41.7+1
Other Services1244.73.61314.93.7-7
Inadequately described or not stated1495.74.41525.74.4-3
Total employed persons aged 15+2,611100.0100.02,659100.0100.0-48
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 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 South Windsor in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (372 people or 14.2%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (314 people or 12.0%)
  • Retail Trade (263 people or 10.1%)

In combination, these three industries employed 949 people in total or 36.3% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, Australia employed 8.9% in Construction; 14.5% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 9.1% in Retail Trade.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of South Windsor and Australia were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in construction (14.2% compared to 8.9%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed in manufacturing (8.8% compared to 5.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (4.1% compared to 7.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (12.0% compared to 14.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in South Windsor decreased by 48 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the jobs held by the resident population between 2016 and 2021 in South Windsor was for those employed in:

  • Public Administration and Safety (-53 persons)

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