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North Stradbroke Island

Industry sector of employment

More North Stradbroke Island 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.

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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
North Stradbroke Island - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Redland City %Number%Redland City %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing273.10.7172.10.8+10
Mining576.61.09812.21.1-41
Manufacturing252.97.1141.77.6+11
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services30.31.2111.41.1-8
Construction799.112.39111.311.9-12
Wholesale trade91.03.130.43.5+6
Retail Trade627.19.9566.910.3+6
Accommodation and Food Services15618.05.514017.45.5+16
Transport, Postal and Warehousing232.65.4182.25.9+5
Information Media and Telecommunications151.70.930.41.3+12
Financial and Insurance Services70.82.770.92.70
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services273.11.7182.21.9+9
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services434.96.1273.35.8+16
Administrative and Support Services536.13.4324.03.6+21
Public Administration and Safety394.55.7526.55.8-13
Education and Training677.78.5556.88.3+12
Health Care and Social Assistance839.614.78911.012.6-6
Arts and Recreation Services212.41.1182.21.3+3
Other Services151.74.4212.64.3-6
Inadequately described or not stated586.74.4364.54.4+22
Total employed persons aged 15+869100.0100.0806100.0100.0+63
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in North Stradbroke Island in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Accommodation and Food Services (156 people or 18.0%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (83 people or 9.6%)
  • Construction (79 people or 9.1%)

In combination, these three industries employed 318 people in total or 36.6% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, Redland City employed 5.5% in Accommodation and Food Services; 14.7% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 12.3% in Construction.

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

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in accommodation and food services (18.0% compared to 5.5%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed in mining (6.6% compared to 1.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (9.6% compared to 14.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in manufacturing (2.9% compared to 7.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in North Stradbroke Island increased by 63 between 2016 and 2021.

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

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