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Shoalhaven Heads

Industry sector of employment

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More Shoalhaven Heads male residents worked in construction than any other industry in 2021.

Shoalhaven Heads'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
Shoalhaven Heads - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Worrigee %Number%Worrigee %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing71.21.6132.22.0-6
Mining71.20.971.20.90
Manufacturing366.07.6498.37.7-13
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services81.31.7132.21.3-5
Construction16327.315.115526.213.9+8
Wholesale trade193.22.581.41.2+11
Retail Trade345.711.0345.810.20
Accommodation and Food Services6310.58.1549.15.8+9
Transport, Postal and Warehousing172.85.0162.75.5+1
Information Media and Telecommunications61.00.840.70.7+2
Financial and Insurance Services50.80.730.50.8+2
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services40.70.540.7--0
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services325.43.5193.23.6+13
Administrative and Support Services213.53.1223.72.7-1
Public Administration and Safety579.520.97212.225.8-15
Education and Training345.72.2274.62.4+7
Health Care and Social Assistance355.95.9396.66.4-4
Arts and Recreation Services111.80.3152.50.8-4
Other Services183.05.3172.94.7+1
Inadequately described or not stated213.53.1203.43.7+1
Total employed persons aged 15+598100.0100.0591100.0100.0+7
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 Shoalhaven Heads in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Construction (163 males or 27.3%)
  • Accommodation and Food Services (63 males or 10.5%)
  • Public Administration and Safety (57 males or 9.5%)

In combination, these three industries employed 283 males in total or 47.3% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Worrigee employed 15.1% in Construction; 8.1% in Accommodation and Food Services; and 20.9% in Public Administration and Safety.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Shoalhaven Heads and Worrigee were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in construction (27.3% compared to 15.1%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in education and training (5.7% compared to 2.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in public administration and safety (9.5% compared to 20.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in retail trade (5.7% compared to 11.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Shoalhaven Heads increased by 7 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Shoalhaven Heads between 2016 and 2021.

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