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McLaren Vale

Industry sector of employment

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More McLaren Vale residents worked in health care and social assistance 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 persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Onkaparinga %Number%City of Onkaparinga %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing1096.21.11076.51.2+2
Mining181.01.1161.00.9+2
Manufacturing20611.67.11619.88.1+45
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services191.11.4100.61.4+9
Construction18510.410.816910.39.9+16
Wholesale trade362.02.1332.02.5+3
Retail Trade1629.111.017010.412.2-8
Accommodation and Food Services1166.56.01147.06.0+2
Transport, Postal and Warehousing472.73.4493.03.8-2
Information Media and Telecommunications130.71.0130.81.30
Financial and Insurance Services482.73.0372.33.0+11
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services321.81.1291.81.2+3
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services1045.94.8975.94.3+7
Administrative and Support Services613.44.3533.24.0+8
Public Administration and Safety1066.06.3764.66.7+30
Education and Training1578.98.41438.77.8+14
Health Care and Social Assistance22512.718.222513.716.80
Arts and Recreation Services221.21.3201.21.3+2
Other Services613.44.5603.74.5+1
Inadequately described or not stated452.53.1553.43.1-10
Total employed persons aged 15+1,772100.0100.01,637100.0100.0+135
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 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 resident population in McLaren Vale in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (225 people or 12.7%)
  • Manufacturing (206 people or 11.6%)
  • Construction (185 people or 10.4%)

In combination, these three industries employed 616 people in total or 34.8% of the total employed resident population.

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

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

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (6.2% compared to 1.1%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed in manufacturing (11.6% compared to 7.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (12.7% compared to 18.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in retail trade (9.1% compared to 11.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in McLaren Vale increased by 135 between 2016 and 2021.

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

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