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Elizabeth Downs

Industry sector of employment

More Elizabeth Downs male residents worked in manufacturing than any other industry in 2021.

Elizabeth Downs'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.

Q:

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
Elizabeth Downs - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Playford %Number%City of Playford %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing202.43.4131.73.2+7
Mining50.61.350.70.90
Manufacturing12114.313.811314.816.3+8
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services212.52.3152.01.8+6
Construction11013.015.49712.713.9+13
Wholesale trade344.04.5425.54.4-8
Retail Trade849.910.28711.410.4-3
Accommodation and Food Services293.43.8263.44.2+3
Transport, Postal and Warehousing10512.49.89812.99.9+7
Information Media and Telecommunications30.40.730.41.00
Financial and Insurance Services50.60.930.40.7+2
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services30.40.80--0.8+3
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services182.12.7283.72.7-10
Administrative and Support Services617.23.9354.63.6+26
Public Administration and Safety394.67.8506.68.7-11
Education and Training91.12.7152.02.6-6
Health Care and Social Assistance495.85.3395.14.1+10
Arts and Recreation Services91.10.781.10.8+1
Other Services384.54.4405.34.3-2
Inadequately described or not stated829.75.7445.85.5+38
Total employed persons aged 15+845100.0100.0761100.0100.0+84
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 male resident population in Elizabeth Downs in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Manufacturing (121 males or 14.3%)
  • Construction (110 males or 13.0%)
  • Transport, Postal and Warehousing (105 males or 12.4%)

In combination, these three industries employed 336 males in total or 39.8% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Playford employed 13.8% in Manufacturing; 15.4% in Construction; and 9.8% in Transport, Postal and Warehousing.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Elizabeth Downs and the City of Playford were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in administrative and support services (7.2% compared to 3.9%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in transport, postal and warehousing (12.4% compared to 9.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in public administration and safety (4.6% compared to 7.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in construction (13.0% compared to 15.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Elizabeth Downs increased by 84 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Elizabeth Downs between 2016 and 2021.

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