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McLaren Vale

Industry sector of employment

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More McLaren Vale male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

McLaren Vale'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
McLaren Vale - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Onkaparinga %Number%City of Onkaparinga %2006 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing707.51.610511.41.9-35
Mining192.01.991.00.9+10
Manufacturing14315.310.418019.621.6-37
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services171.82.2111.21.5+6
Construction16717.819.113714.913.8+29
Wholesale trade262.83.2374.14.2-12
Retail Trade717.69.4778.511.0-7
Accommodation and Food Services626.65.4323.53.9+29
Transport, Postal and Warehousing394.25.4454.96.1-6
Information Media and Telecommunications91.01.2151.71.8-7
Financial and Insurance Services171.82.1252.82.2-8
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services121.30.9161.71.1-4
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services475.04.9232.53.8+24
Administrative and Support Services252.74.0273.03.1-2
Public Administration and Safety646.86.8414.56.5+22
Education and Training363.84.7262.94.0+9
Health Care and Social Assistance384.17.0384.14.70
Arts and Recreation Services171.81.240.41.0+13
Other Services343.64.7424.64.7-8
Inadequately described or not stated232.53.8242.72.2-2
Total employed persons aged 15+936100.0100.0922100.0100.0+14
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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 male resident population in McLaren Vale in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (167 males or 17.8%)
  • Manufacturing (143 males or 15.3%)
  • Retail Trade (71 males or 7.6%)

In combination, these three industries employed 381 males in total or 40.7% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Onkaparinga employed 19.1% in Construction; 10.4% in Manufacturing; and 9.4% in Retail Trade.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of McLaren Vale and the City of Onkaparinga were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (7.5% compared to 1.6%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in manufacturing (15.3% compared to 10.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in health care and social assistance (4.1% compared to 7.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in retail trade (7.6% compared to 9.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in McLaren Vale increased by 14 between 2006 and 2021.

There were no major differences in McLaren Vale between 2006 and 2021.

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