Rural East
Industry sector of employment
More Rural East residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.
Rural East'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural East - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | City of Playford % | Number | % | City of Playford % | 2011 to 2021 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 22 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 25 | 3.7 | 2.1 | -3 | 14001 |
| Mining | 10 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | +5 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 68 | 9.1 | 9.9 | 86 | 12.7 | 17.1 | -19 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 21 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 16 | 2.3 | 1.2 | +5 | 14004 |
| Construction | 107 | 14.2 | 9.3 | 88 | 12.8 | 8.1 | +19 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 37 | 5.5 | 4.1 | -15 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 53 | 7.1 | 12.1 | 75 | 11.0 | 13.1 | -22 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 30 | 4.0 | 5.4 | 25 | 3.7 | 5.4 | +5 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 29 | 3.9 | 6.2 | 30 | 4.4 | 6.2 | -1 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | -1 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 11 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 18 | 2.7 | 2.0 | -8 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 16 | 2.3 | 0.9 | -11 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 44 | 5.9 | 2.8 | 24 | 3.5 | 2.6 | +20 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 15 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 19 | 2.8 | 4.5 | -4 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 56 | 7.5 | 6.8 | 48 | 7.0 | 7.6 | +8 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 70 | 9.3 | 6.2 | 48 | 7.1 | 4.8 | +21 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 103 | 13.7 | 15.2 | 68 | 10.1 | 11.8 | +34 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 11 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 8 | 1.2 | 0.9 | +3 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 50 | 6.7 | 4.1 | 26 | 3.9 | 3.7 | +23 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 20 | 2.7 | 4.6 | 13 | 1.9 | 2.4 | +7 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 751 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 685 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +66 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Rural East in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Construction (107 people or 14.2%)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (103 people or 13.7%)
- Education and Training (70 people or 9.3%)
In combination, these three industries employed 280 people in total or 37.3% of the total employed resident population.
In comparison, the City of Playford employed 9.3% in Construction; 15.2% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 6.2% in Education and Training.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Rural East and the City of Playford were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed in construction (14.2% compared to 9.3%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed in education and training (9.3% compared to 6.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in retail trade (7.1% compared to 12.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in administrative and support services (2.0% compared to 5.0%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Rural East increased by 66 between 2011 and 2021.
There were no major differences in Rural East between 2011 and 2021.