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Playford North Urban Renewal area

Industry sector of employment

More Playford North Urban Renewal area residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.

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.

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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
Playford North Urban Renewal area - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Playford %Number%City of Playford %2011 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing1532.02.8451.22.1+107
Mining580.80.8120.30.6+46
Manufacturing76010.09.971918.117.1+41
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services971.31.4581.51.2+39
Construction6188.19.33027.68.1+316
Wholesale trade2353.13.21724.34.1+62
Retail Trade1,02613.512.155013.813.1+476
Accommodation and Food Services4566.05.42376.05.4+218
Transport, Postal and Warehousing4666.16.22897.36.2+176
Information Media and Telecommunications440.60.6401.01.0+4
Financial and Insurance Services1461.91.7651.62.0+81
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services640.80.8290.80.9+34
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services1982.62.8982.52.6+100
Administrative and Support Services4305.65.02315.84.5+199
Public Administration and Safety4806.36.82887.27.6+192
Education and Training3855.16.21543.94.8+231
Health Care and Social Assistance1,23516.215.245811.511.8+777
Arts and Recreation Services590.80.9230.60.9+36
Other Services3234.24.11203.03.7+203
Inadequately described or not stated3865.14.6802.02.4+306
Total employed persons aged 15+7,619100.0100.03,975100.0100.0+3,643
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 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 Playford North Urban Renewal area in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (1,235 people or 16.2%)
  • Retail Trade (1,026 people or 13.5%)
  • Manufacturing (760 people or 10.0%)

In combination, these three industries employed 3,021 people in total or 39.7% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Playford employed 15.2% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 12.1% in Retail Trade; and 9.9% in Manufacturing.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Playford North Urban Renewal area and the City of Playford were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in retail trade (13.5% compared to 12.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in construction (8.1% compared to 9.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in education and training (5.1% compared to 6.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Playford North Urban Renewal area increased by 3,644 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2011 and 2021 in Playford North Urban Renewal area were for those employed in:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+777 persons)
  • Retail Trade (+476 persons)
  • Construction (+316 persons)
  • Education and Training (+231 persons)

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