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Old Noarlunga

Industry sector of employment

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More Old Noarlunga 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 persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Onkaparinga %Number%City of Onkaparinga %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing40.51.150.81.2-1
Mining91.21.10--0.9+9
Manufacturing527.17.1436.68.1+9
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services192.61.4162.51.4+3
Construction12817.410.89614.89.9+32
Wholesale trade152.02.1223.42.5-7
Retail Trade699.411.08012.312.2-11
Accommodation and Food Services516.96.0436.66.0+8
Transport, Postal and Warehousing283.83.4182.83.8+10
Information Media and Telecommunications40.51.030.51.3+1
Financial and Insurance Services202.73.0213.23.0-1
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services101.41.1132.01.2-3
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services304.14.8253.94.3+5
Administrative and Support Services324.34.3304.64.0+2
Public Administration and Safety405.46.3355.46.7+5
Education and Training395.38.4335.17.8+6
Health Care and Social Assistance12116.418.210716.516.8+14
Arts and Recreation Services60.81.340.61.3+2
Other Services395.34.5335.14.5+6
Inadequately described or not stated212.83.1213.23.10
Total employed persons aged 15+737100.0100.0648100.0100.0+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 Old Noarlunga in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (128 people or 17.4%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (121 people or 16.4%)
  • Retail Trade (69 people or 9.4%)

In combination, these three industries employed 318 people in total or 43.1% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Onkaparinga employed 10.8% in Construction; 18.2% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 11.0% in Retail Trade.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Old Noarlunga and the City of Onkaparinga were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in construction (17.4% compared to 10.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in education and training (5.3% compared to 8.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (16.4% compared to 18.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in retail trade (9.4% compared to 11.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Old Noarlunga increased by 89 between 2016 and 2021.

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

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