Playford North Urban Renewal area
Industry sector of employment
More Playford North Urban Renewal area residents worked in retail trade than any other industry in 2016.
Playford North Urban Renewal area'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.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Industry sector of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playford North Urban Renewal area - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Elizabeth Downs % | Number | % | Elizabeth Downs % | 2006 to 2016 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 85 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 51 | 2.2 | 1.0 | +35 | 14001 |
| Mining | 19 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 12 | 0.5 | 0.4 | +7 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 588 | 11.8 | 11.2 | 583 | 24.8 | 21.8 | +5 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 59 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 26 | 1.1 | 0.8 | +33 | 14004 |
| Construction | 392 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 152 | 6.5 | 8.0 | +239 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 151 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 140 | 6.0 | 5.3 | +11 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 699 | 14.0 | 14.8 | 266 | 11.3 | 12.8 | +432 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 340 | 6.9 | 6.1 | 116 | 4.9 | 5.6 | +225 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 382 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 175 | 7.4 | 5.8 | +207 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 31 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 20 | 0.9 | 0.6 | +12 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 98 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 20 | 0.8 | 1.2 | +79 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 41 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 13 | 0.6 | 1.0 | +29 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 109 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 54 | 2.3 | 2.5 | +55 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 262 | 5.3 | 6.6 | 116 | 4.9 | 5.6 | +147 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 383 | 7.7 | 5.3 | 98 | 4.2 | 4.8 | +286 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 215 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 101 | 4.3 | 4.9 | +114 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 646 | 13.0 | 13.3 | 237 | 10.1 | 9.8 | +409 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 37 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 12 | 0.5 | 1.2 | +26 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 195 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 87 | 3.7 | 3.8 | +107 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 233 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 67 | 2.9 | 3.2 | +166 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 4,976 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,353 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +2,624 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Playford North Urban Renewal area in 2016 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Retail Trade (699 people or 14.0%)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (646 people or 13.0%)
- Manufacturing (588 people or 11.8%)
In combination, these three industries employed 1,933 people in total or 38.8% of the total employed resident population.
In comparison, Elizabeth Downs employed 14.8% in Retail Trade; 13.3% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 11.2% in Manufacturing.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Playford North Urban Renewal area and Elizabeth Downs were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed in public administration and safety (7.7% compared to 5.3%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed in financial and insurance services (2.0% compared to 0.9%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in administrative and support services (5.3% compared to 6.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Playford North Urban Renewal area increased by 2,623 between 2006 and 2016.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2006 and 2016 in Playford North Urban Renewal area were for those employed in:
- Retail Trade (+432 persons)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (+409 persons)
- Public Administration and Safety (+286 persons)
- Construction (+239 persons)