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West Daly Regional Council LGA

Industry sector of employment

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More West Daly Regional Council LGA male residents worked in public administration and safety than any other industry in 2021.

West Daly Regional Council LGA'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
West Daly Regional Council LGA - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Palmerston LGA %Number%City of Palmerston LGA %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing83.40.9136.11.0-5
Mining0--4.50--3.90
Manufacturing0--4.60--4.70
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services31.32.60--2.6+3
Construction93.916.4136.119.3-4
Wholesale trade0--3.00--3.20
Retail Trade2510.86.7136.16.1+12
Accommodation and Food Services83.45.6104.73.7-2
Transport, Postal and Warehousing41.77.331.47.3+1
Information Media and Telecommunications0--0.70--0.90
Financial and Insurance Services0--0.60--0.60
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services0--0.90--1.10
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services0--3.831.46.1-3
Administrative and Support Services0--2.60--2.20
Public Administration and Safety5523.720.24018.821.3+15
Education and Training3916.83.34923.03.0-10
Health Care and Social Assistance156.55.0136.12.6+2
Arts and Recreation Services125.21.40--1.2+12
Other Services3414.74.54219.73.8-8
Inadequately described or not stated208.65.4146.65.4+6
Total employed persons aged 15+232100.0100.0213100.0100.0+19
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 West Daly Regional Council LGA in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Public Administration and Safety (55 males or 23.7%)
  • Education and Training (39 males or 16.8%)
  • Other Services (34 males or 14.7%)

In combination, these three industries employed 128 males in total or 55.2% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Palmerston LGA employed 20.2% in Public Administration and Safety; 3.3% in Education and Training; and 4.5% in Other Services.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of West Daly Regional Council LGA and the City of Palmerston LGA were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in education and training (16.8% compared to 3.3%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in other services (14.7% compared to 4.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in construction (3.9% compared to 16.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in transport, postal and warehousing (1.7% compared to 7.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in West Daly Regional Council LGA increased by 19 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in West Daly Regional Council LGA between 2016 and 2021.

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