Christie Downs
Industry sector of employment
More Christie Downs residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.
Christie Downs'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christie Downs - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Morphett Vale % | Number | % | Morphett Vale % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 8 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 13 | 0.7 | 0.7 | -5 | 14001 |
| Mining | 13 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 3 | 0.2 | 0.5 | +10 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 134 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 375 | 21.6 | 17.8 | -241 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 17 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 21 | 1.2 | 1.2 | -4 | 14004 |
| Construction | 166 | 10.0 | 10.8 | 149 | 8.6 | 7.9 | +17 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 44 | 2.5 | 2.8 | -18 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 247 | 14.9 | 12.9 | 229 | 13.2 | 14.9 | +18 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 93 | 5.6 | 6.0 | 93 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 0 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 70 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 80 | 4.6 | 4.7 | -10 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 12 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 22 | 1.3 | 1.0 | -10 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 40 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 40 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 0 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 10 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 21 | 1.2 | 0.5 | -11 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 51 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 42 | 2.4 | 2.8 | +9 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 102 | 6.1 | 5.5 | 86 | 5.0 | 4.8 | +16 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 85 | 5.1 | 5.7 | 90 | 5.2 | 5.8 | -5 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 93 | 5.6 | 6.3 | 62 | 3.6 | 4.8 | +31 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 305 | 18.4 | 18.8 | 233 | 13.4 | 13.9 | +72 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 21 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 26 | 1.5 | 1.4 | -5 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 91 | 5.5 | 4.7 | 62 | 3.6 | 4.0 | +29 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 78 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 44 | 2.5 | 2.3 | +34 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,662 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,735 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -73 | |
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 Christie Downs in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (305 people or 18.4%)
- Retail Trade (247 people or 14.9%)
- Construction (166 people or 10.0%)
In combination, these three industries employed 718 people in total or 43.2% of the total employed resident population.
In comparison, Morphett Vale employed 18.8% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 12.9% in Retail Trade; and 10.8% in Construction.
The major difference between the jobs held by the population of Christie Downs and Morphett Vale was:
- A larger percentage of persons employed in retail trade (14.9% compared to 12.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Christie Downs decreased by 73 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2006 and 2021 in Christie Downs were for those employed in:
- Manufacturing (-241 persons)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (+72 persons)