idc-logo
svg rectangle color
City of KingstonCommunity profile

Heatherton

Industry sector of employment

reset

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

Heatherton'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
Heatherton - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Kingston %Number%City of Kingston %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing130.90.3141.00.4-1
Mining0--0.20--0.20
Manufacturing936.47.61017.28.8-8
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services201.41.090.61.0+11
Construction1117.710.01047.48.9+7
Wholesale trade563.93.6624.44.3-6
Retail Trade16811.69.61349.610.6+34
Accommodation and Food Services815.65.31107.95.6-29
Transport, Postal and Warehousing543.73.6624.43.8-8
Information Media and Telecommunications271.91.8302.12.0-3
Financial and Insurance Services755.24.9705.04.6+5
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services211.51.6332.41.7-12
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services14810.29.11319.48.4+17
Administrative and Support Services412.83.0533.83.5-12
Public Administration and Safety825.75.6694.95.1+13
Education and Training996.99.51087.79.1-9
Health Care and Social Assistance23015.913.517012.211.8+60
Arts and Recreation Services292.01.8241.72.1+5
Other Services402.83.5433.13.7-3
Inadequately described or not stated563.94.5725.14.7-16
Total employed persons aged 15+1,444100.0100.01,399100.0100.0+45
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 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 resident population in Heatherton in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (230 people or 15.9%)
  • Retail Trade (168 people or 11.6%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (148 people or 10.2%)

In combination, these three industries employed 546 people in total or 37.8% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Kingston employed 13.5% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 9.6% in Retail Trade; and 9.1% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Heatherton and the City of Kingston were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (15.9% compared to 13.5%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed in retail trade (11.6% compared to 9.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in education and training (6.9% compared to 9.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in construction (7.7% compared to 10.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Heatherton increased by 45 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+60 persons)

DISCLAIMER: While all due care has been taken to ensure that the content of this website is accurate and current, there may be errors or omissions in it and no legal responsibility is accepted for the information and opinions in this website.

Please view our Privacy Policy, Terms of use and Legal notices.

ABS Data and the copyright in the ABS Data remains the property of the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The copyright in the way .id has modified, transformed or reconfigured the ABS Data as published on this website remains the property of .id. ABS Data can be accessed from the Australian Bureau of Statistics at www.abs.gov.au. ABS data can be used under license - terms published on ABS website. intermediary.management@abs.gov.au if you have any queries or wish to distribute any ABS data.