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Elizabeth East

Industry sector of employment

More Elizabeth East male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

Elizabeth 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.

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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
Elizabeth East - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Playford %Number%City of Playford %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing202.53.4142.13.2+6
Mining111.41.340.60.9+7
Manufacturing10212.613.811817.616.3-16
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services212.62.3182.71.8+3
Construction12315.215.48312.413.9+40
Wholesale trade273.34.5375.54.4-10
Retail Trade9712.010.27210.810.4+25
Accommodation and Food Services334.13.8365.44.2-3
Transport, Postal and Warehousing8710.89.8669.99.9+21
Information Media and Telecommunications91.10.781.21.0+1
Financial and Insurance Services0--0.930.40.7-3
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services50.60.80--0.8+5
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services212.62.791.32.7+12
Administrative and Support Services405.03.9334.93.6+7
Public Administration and Safety455.67.8426.38.7+3
Education and Training202.52.7162.42.6+4
Health Care and Social Assistance415.15.3385.74.1+3
Arts and Recreation Services101.20.740.60.8+6
Other Services364.54.4213.14.3+15
Inadequately described or not stated607.45.7477.05.5+13
Total employed persons aged 15+808100.0100.0669100.0100.0+139
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 East in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (123 males or 15.2%)
  • Manufacturing (102 males or 12.6%)
  • Retail Trade (97 males or 12.0%)

In combination, these three industries employed 322 males in total or 39.9% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Playford employed 15.4% in Construction; 13.8% in Manufacturing; and 10.2% in Retail Trade.

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

  • A larger percentage of males employed in retail trade (12.0% compared to 10.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in public administration and safety (5.6% compared to 7.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in wholesale trade (3.3% compared to 4.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in manufacturing (12.6% compared to 13.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Elizabeth East increased by 139 between 2016 and 2021.

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

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