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Nepean Ward

Industry sector of employment

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More Nepean Ward male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

Nepean Ward'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
Nepean Ward - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
Industry sectorNumber%Beleura Hill %Number%Beleura Hill %2006 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing481.21.4240.83.0+24
Mining110.31.4120.40.1-1
Manufacturing2386.17.229210.015.2-54
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services581.51.2401.40.1+18
Construction1,02426.323.275625.815.9+268
Wholesale trade1142.92.61525.27.5-38
Retail Trade2476.36.12548.76.1-7
Accommodation and Food Services2997.71.72699.27.8+30
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1313.42.91224.22.2+9
Information Media and Telecommunications481.20.9150.50.6+33
Financial and Insurance Services1303.36.4622.12.7+68
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services832.12.0772.64.3+6
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services3569.111.6993.49.1+257
Administrative and Support Services2135.52.31756.05.1+38
Public Administration and Safety1032.63.8832.81.9+20
Education and Training1614.14.61123.84.6+49
Health Care and Social Assistance1634.28.1953.25.1+68
Arts and Recreation Services1122.94.1933.23.9+19
Other Services1142.93.2802.73.2+34
Inadequately described or not stated2406.25.21224.21.3+118
Total employed persons aged 15+3,893100.0100.02,934100.0100.0+959
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 male resident population in Nepean Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (1,024 males or 26.3%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (356 males or 9.1%)
  • Accommodation and Food Services (299 males or 7.7%)

In combination, these three industries employed 1,679 males in total or 43.1% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Beleura Hill employed 23.2% in Construction; 11.6% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and 1.7% in Accommodation and Food Services.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Nepean Ward and Beleura Hill were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in accommodation and food services (7.7% compared to 1.7%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in administrative and support services (5.5% compared to 2.3%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in construction (26.3% compared to 23.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in health care and social assistance (4.2% compared to 8.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Nepean Ward increased by 959 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2006 and 2021 in Nepean Ward were for those employed in:

  • Construction (+268 males)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+257 males)
  • Financial and Insurance Services (+68 males)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+68 males)

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