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Elizabeth North

Industry sector of employment

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

Elizabeth North'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 North - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Playford %Number%City of Playford %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing122.23.4153.23.2-3
Mining71.31.330.60.9+4
Manufacturing9918.313.87816.516.3+21
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services71.32.340.81.8+3
Construction6411.815.46914.613.9-5
Wholesale trade173.14.5132.74.4+4
Retail Trade6812.510.24810.110.4+20
Accommodation and Food Services224.13.8306.34.2-8
Transport, Postal and Warehousing6311.69.85110.89.9+12
Information Media and Telecommunications40.70.70--1.0+4
Financial and Insurance Services40.70.930.60.7+1
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services71.30.80--0.8+7
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services122.22.771.52.7+5
Administrative and Support Services224.13.9367.63.6-14
Public Administration and Safety244.47.8173.68.7+7
Education and Training112.02.740.82.6+7
Health Care and Social Assistance346.35.3347.24.10
Arts and Recreation Services40.70.70--0.8+4
Other Services264.84.4245.14.3+2
Inadequately described or not stated356.55.7377.85.5-2
Total employed persons aged 15+542100.0100.0473100.0100.0+69
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 North in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Manufacturing (99 males or 18.3%)
  • Retail Trade (68 males or 12.5%)
  • Construction (64 males or 11.8%)

In combination, these three industries employed 231 males in total or 42.6% of the total employed male resident population.

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

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

  • A larger percentage of males employed in manufacturing (18.3% compared to 13.8%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in retail trade (12.5% compared to 10.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in construction (11.8% compared to 15.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in public administration and safety (4.4% compared to 7.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Elizabeth North increased by 69 between 2016 and 2021.

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

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