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McLaren Flat

Industry sector of employment

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More McLaren Flat residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.

McLaren Flat'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 Flat - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Onkaparinga %Number%City of Onkaparinga %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing596.71.1627.81.2-3
Mining40.51.181.00.9-4
Manufacturing10511.97.110112.88.1+4
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services131.51.4131.61.40
Construction10912.410.88510.89.9+24
Wholesale trade161.82.1172.22.5-1
Retail Trade708.011.0648.112.2+6
Accommodation and Food Services627.16.0405.16.0+22
Transport, Postal and Warehousing202.33.4232.93.8-3
Information Media and Telecommunications111.31.081.01.3+3
Financial and Insurance Services171.93.0253.23.0-8
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services121.41.1121.51.20
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services404.64.8354.44.3+5
Administrative and Support Services252.84.3212.74.0+4
Public Administration and Safety657.46.3567.16.7+9
Education and Training738.38.4627.87.8+11
Health Care and Social Assistance12013.718.210513.316.8+15
Arts and Recreation Services101.11.3111.41.3-1
Other Services354.04.5243.04.5+11
Inadequately described or not stated131.53.1182.33.1-5
Total employed persons aged 15+879100.0100.0790100.0100.0+89
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 resident population in McLaren Flat in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (120 people or 13.7%)
  • Construction (109 people or 12.4%)
  • Manufacturing (105 people or 11.9%)

In combination, these three industries employed 334 people in total or 38.0% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Onkaparinga employed 18.2% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 10.8% in Construction; and 7.1% in Manufacturing.

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

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (6.7% compared to 1.1%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed in manufacturing (11.9% compared to 7.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (13.7% compared to 18.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in retail trade (8.0% compared to 11.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in McLaren Flat increased by 89 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in McLaren Flat between 2016 and 2021.

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