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Salisbury North - Edinburgh

Industry sector of employment

More Salisbury North - Edinburgh male residents worked in public administration and safety than any other industry in 2021.

Salisbury North - Edinburgh'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
Salisbury North - Edinburgh - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Salisbury %Number%City of Salisbury %2006 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing652.72.560.31.3+59
Mining210.90.9120.60.6+9
Manufacturing33514.113.362531.027.3-290
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services431.81.9412.01.5+2
Construction29112.314.42009.911.0+91
Wholesale trade1064.54.1934.66.0+13
Retail Trade2008.49.21648.19.7+36
Accommodation and Food Services944.05.0723.63.5+22
Transport, Postal and Warehousing2299.79.61999.98.8+30
Information Media and Telecommunications110.51.2150.71.5-4
Financial and Insurance Services170.71.460.31.4+11
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services90.40.9241.21.0-15
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services622.64.1311.53.0+31
Administrative and Support Services743.13.9522.62.9+22
Public Administration and Safety38216.17.420110.06.9+181
Education and Training512.23.2432.12.5+8
Health Care and Social Assistance1195.06.4653.23.3+54
Arts and Recreation Services90.40.9120.60.8-3
Other Services913.84.4793.94.3+12
Inadequately described or not stated1596.75.4733.62.8+86
Total employed persons aged 15+2,368100.0100.02,013100.0100.0+355
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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 Salisbury North - Edinburgh in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Public Administration and Safety (382 males or 16.1%)
  • Manufacturing (335 males or 14.1%)
  • Construction (291 males or 12.3%)

In combination, these three industries employed 1,008 males in total or 42.6% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Salisbury employed 7.4% in Public Administration and Safety; 13.3% in Manufacturing; and 14.4% in Construction.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Salisbury North - Edinburgh and the City of Salisbury were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in public administration and safety (16.1% compared to 7.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in construction (12.3% compared to 14.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in professional, scientific and technical services (2.6% compared to 4.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in health care and social assistance (5.0% compared to 6.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Salisbury North - Edinburgh increased by 355 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2006 and 2021 in Salisbury North - Edinburgh were for those employed in:

  • Manufacturing (-290 males)
  • Public Administration and Safety (+181 males)
  • Construction (+91 males)
  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (+59 males)

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