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West Nowra - South Nowra and Surrounds

Industry sector of employment

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More West Nowra - South Nowra and Surrounds male residents worked in public administration and safety than any other industry in 2021.

West Nowra - South Nowra and Surrounds'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 Nowra - South Nowra and Surrounds - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Shoalhaven Heads %Number%Shoalhaven Heads %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing181.11.2171.42.20
Mining181.11.2181.41.20
Manufacturing1298.26.013110.58.3-2
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services251.61.3241.92.2+1
Construction22714.527.317013.626.2+57
Wholesale trade261.73.2221.81.4+4
Retail Trade1318.45.7947.55.8+37
Accommodation and Food Services1016.410.5665.39.1+35
Transport, Postal and Warehousing865.52.8645.12.7+22
Information Media and Telecommunications100.61.030.20.7+7
Financial and Insurance Services140.90.8181.50.5-4
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services90.60.7121.00.7-3
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services412.65.4332.63.2+8
Administrative and Support Services452.93.5302.43.7+15
Public Administration and Safety38324.49.532025.612.2+62
Education and Training372.45.7292.34.6+8
Health Care and Social Assistance1167.45.9625.06.6+53
Arts and Recreation Services90.61.890.72.50
Other Services774.93.0735.82.9+4
Inadequately described or not stated654.13.5544.33.4+11
Total employed persons aged 15+1,567100.0100.01,254100.0100.0+312
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 Nowra - South Nowra and Surrounds in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Public Administration and Safety (383 males or 24.4%)
  • Construction (227 males or 14.5%)
  • Retail Trade (131 males or 8.4%)

In combination, these three industries employed 741 males in total or 47.3% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Shoalhaven Heads employed 9.5% in Public Administration and Safety; 27.3% in Construction; and 5.7% in Retail Trade.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of West Nowra - South Nowra and Surrounds and Shoalhaven Heads were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in public administration and safety (24.4% compared to 9.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in construction (14.5% compared to 27.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in accommodation and food services (6.4% compared to 10.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in education and training (2.4% compared to 5.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in West Nowra - South Nowra and Surrounds increased by 313 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the male resident population between 2016 and 2021 in West Nowra - South Nowra and Surrounds were for those employed in:

  • Public Administration and Safety (+62 males)
  • Construction (+57 males)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+53 males)

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