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Newport

Industry sector of employment

More Newport female residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.

Newport'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
Newport - Employed females (Usual residence)20212006Change
Industry sectorNumber%Newport West %Number%Newport West %2006 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing120.30.220.1--+9
Mining90.20.20----+9
Manufacturing1052.82.91224.84.9-18
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services491.31.4140.60.4+34
Construction1082.92.4632.52.1+45
Wholesale trade862.32.51074.24.9-21
Retail Trade2988.07.62369.39.1+62
Accommodation and Food Services1614.34.41355.35.4+26
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1002.72.8712.83.3+29
Information Media and Telecommunications782.11.9933.73.6-15
Financial and Insurance Services2446.66.51756.96.4+69
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services541.51.2311.21.7+22
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services43111.611.926110.39.9+170
Administrative and Support Services982.63.01074.34.2-10
Public Administration and Safety3449.29.01867.48.0+157
Education and Training54914.714.834113.511.8+207
Health Care and Social Assistance68218.318.939215.516.1+289
Arts and Recreation Services992.72.4773.13.4+21
Other Services1233.33.4662.62.7+56
Inadequately described or not stated932.52.4471.92.2+46
Total employed persons aged 15+3,723100.0100.02,536100.0100.0+1,187
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Newport in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (682 females or 18.3%)
  • Education and Training (549 females or 14.7%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (431 females or 11.6%)

In combination, these three industries employed 1,662 females in total or 44.6% of the total employed female resident population.

In comparison, Newport West employed 18.9% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 14.8% in Education and Training; and 11.9% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.

There were no major differences between Newport and Newport West in 2021.

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Newport increased by 1,187 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the female resident population between 2006 and 2021 in Newport were for those employed in:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+289 females)
  • Education and Training (+207 females)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+170 females)
  • Public Administration and Safety (+157 females)

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