Craigie
Industry sector of employment
More Craigie residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.
Craigie'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigie - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Western Australia % | Number | % | Western Australia % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 12 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 18 | 0.6 | 3.3 | -6 | 14001 |
| Mining | 203 | 5.9 | 7.5 | 83 | 2.9 | 4.3 | +120 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 144 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 283 | 9.9 | 9.4 | -139 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 41 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 21 | 0.7 | 1.0 | +20 | 14004 |
| Construction | 477 | 13.9 | 8.8 | 353 | 12.4 | 9.1 | +124 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 74 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 110 | 3.9 | 4.0 | -36 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 285 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 341 | 12.0 | 11.1 | -56 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 182 | 5.3 | 6.5 | 165 | 5.8 | 5.8 | +17 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 119 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 114 | 4.0 | 4.2 | +5 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 32 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 47 | 1.6 | 1.3 | -15 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 94 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 91 | 3.2 | 2.9 | +3 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 44 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 56 | 2.0 | 2.0 | -12 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 220 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 145 | 5.1 | 6.3 | +75 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 106 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 119 | 4.2 | 3.2 | -13 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 227 | 6.6 | 5.9 | 174 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +53 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 332 | 9.7 | 8.8 | 174 | 6.1 | 7.7 | +158 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 463 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 331 | 11.6 | 10.2 | +132 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 53 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 34 | 1.2 | 1.2 | +19 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 173 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 136 | 4.8 | 3.8 | +37 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 147 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 54 | 1.9 | 2.7 | +93 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 3,428 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,849 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +579 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Craigie in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Construction (477 people or 13.9%)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (463 people or 13.5%)
- Education and Training (332 people or 9.7%)
In combination, these three industries employed 1,272 people in total or 37.1% of the total employed resident population.
In comparison, Western Australia employed 8.8% in Construction; 13.6% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 8.8% in Education and Training.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Craigie and Western Australia were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed in construction (13.9% compared to 8.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (0.4% compared to 2.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in mining (5.9% compared to 7.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in accommodation and food services (5.3% compared to 6.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Craigie increased by 579 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2006 and 2021 in Craigie were for those employed in:
- Education and Training (+158 persons)
- Manufacturing (-139 persons)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (+132 persons)
- Construction (+124 persons)