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North Stradbroke Island

Industry sector of employment

More North Stradbroke Island male residents worked in accommodation and food services than any other industry in 2021.

North Stradbroke Island'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
North Stradbroke Island - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Cleveland %Number%Cleveland %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing255.90.7153.71.2+10
Mining409.41.77819.21.6-38
Manufacturing143.310.1102.510.0+4
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services30.71.6112.71.5-8
Construction6715.719.17618.719.1-9
Wholesale trade92.14.030.74.0+6
Retail Trade286.68.4266.48.3+2
Accommodation and Food Services6916.25.56014.75.7+9
Transport, Postal and Warehousing112.66.6112.77.40
Information Media and Telecommunications92.10.90--1.3+9
Financial and Insurance Services40.92.70--2.5+4
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services61.42.241.02.7+2
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services296.88.2174.27.1+12
Administrative and Support Services194.52.9184.43.0+1
Public Administration and Safety235.45.4307.44.9-7
Education and Training204.73.482.04.0+12
Health Care and Social Assistance122.86.1163.94.6-4
Arts and Recreation Services61.41.082.01.8-2
Other Services51.24.282.03.7-3
Inadequately described or not stated276.35.682.05.6+19
Total employed persons aged 15+426100.0100.0407100.0100.0+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 North Stradbroke Island in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Accommodation and Food Services (69 males or 16.2%)
  • Construction (67 males or 15.7%)
  • Mining (40 males or 9.4%)

In combination, these three industries employed 176 males in total or 41.3% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Cleveland employed 5.5% in Accommodation and Food Services; 19.1% in Construction; and 1.7% in Mining.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of North Stradbroke Island and Cleveland were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in accommodation and food services (16.2% compared to 5.5%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in mining (9.4% compared to 1.7%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (5.9% compared to 0.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in manufacturing (3.3% compared to 10.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in North Stradbroke Island increased by 19 between 2016 and 2021.

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

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