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Old Noarlunga

Industry sector of employment

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More Old Noarlunga male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

Old Noarlunga'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
Old Noarlunga - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Woodcroft %Number%Woodcroft %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing51.30.751.50.40
Mining112.81.60--0.9+11
Manufacturing348.610.33911.412.1-5
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services133.32.2133.82.20
Construction11829.917.98424.614.9+34
Wholesale trade102.54.0216.24.7-11
Retail Trade266.611.23710.911.5-11
Accommodation and Food Services205.15.8154.45.4+5
Transport, Postal and Warehousing215.35.8205.96.5+1
Information Media and Telecommunications0--1.40--1.90
Financial and Insurance Services30.82.70--3.2+3
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services0--1.092.61.2-9
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services174.34.6144.14.3+3
Administrative and Support Services123.03.5133.83.4-1
Public Administration and Safety266.67.3175.07.1+9
Education and Training123.04.492.64.4+3
Health Care and Social Assistance215.36.4164.75.7+5
Arts and Recreation Services30.81.40--1.5+3
Other Services256.35.0175.05.0+8
Inadequately described or not stated184.63.0123.53.6+6
Total employed persons aged 15+395100.0100.0341100.0100.0+54
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 Old Noarlunga in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (118 males or 29.9%)
  • Manufacturing (34 males or 8.6%)
  • Retail Trade (26 males or 6.6%)

In combination, these three industries employed 178 males in total or 45.1% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Woodcroft employed 17.9% in Construction; 10.3% in Manufacturing; and 11.2% in Retail Trade.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Old Noarlunga and Woodcroft were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in construction (29.9% compared to 17.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in retail trade (6.6% compared to 11.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in financial and insurance services (0.8% compared to 2.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in manufacturing (8.6% compared to 10.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Old Noarlunga increased by 54 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Old Noarlunga between 2016 and 2021.

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