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Industry sector of employment

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

Hamilton South'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
Hamilton South - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Hunter Region SA4 %Number%Hunter Region SA4 %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing0--1.800.02.00
Mining232.78.0283.78.5-5
Manufacturing475.58.5466.09.4+1
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services172.02.291.22.4+8
Construction11113.015.99112.014.8+20
Wholesale trade232.73.2273.62.8-4
Retail Trade505.97.2597.87.6-10
Accommodation and Food Services809.46.3719.46.1+9
Transport, Postal and Warehousing344.06.0375.06.2-4
Information Media and Telecommunications131.50.830.41.0+10
Financial and Insurance Services394.61.8304.01.8+9
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services212.51.271.01.3+13
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services9911.65.99011.95.4+9
Administrative and Support Services212.53.0121.62.9+9
Public Administration and Safety546.36.8577.57.1-3
Education and Training526.14.5557.34.5-4
Health Care and Social Assistance10512.37.28911.75.9+16
Arts and Recreation Services91.11.181.11.2+1
Other Services161.94.1263.54.5-11
Inadequately described or not stated394.64.681.24.5+30
Total employed persons aged 15+853100.0100.0762100.0100.0+91
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 male resident population in Hamilton South in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (111 males or 13.0%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (105 males or 12.3%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (99 males or 11.6%)

In combination, these three industries employed 315 males in total or 36.9% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Hunter Region SA4 employed 15.9% in Construction; 7.2% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 5.9% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Hamilton South and Hunter Region SA4 were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in professional, scientific and technical services (11.6% compared to 5.9%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in health care and social assistance (12.3% compared to 7.2%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in accommodation and food services (9.4% compared to 6.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in mining (2.7% compared to 8.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Hamilton South increased by 91 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Hamilton South between 2016 and 2021.

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