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West Tamworth (Coledale)

Industry sector of employment

More West Tamworth (Coledale) male residents worked in manufacturing than any other industry in 2021.

West Tamworth (Coledale)'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
West Tamworth (Coledale) - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
Industry sectorNumber%Nundle - Rural South %Number%Nundle - Rural South %2006 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing184.938.0296.445.9-12
Mining30.81.20----+3
Manufacturing6718.47.810021.811.3-34
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services61.61.261.32.30
Construction3710.18.94610.010.2-9
Wholesale trade113.01.6378.11.4-27
Retail Trade4111.23.9408.74.1+1
Accommodation and Food Services297.95.8204.36.6+9
Transport, Postal and Warehousing3710.13.1439.43.7-7
Information Media and Telecommunications41.1--30.7--+1
Financial and Insurance Services0----51.21.1-6
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services0----30.7---3
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services0----61.33.0-6
Administrative and Support Services277.44.3214.70.9+5
Public Administration and Safety102.73.9214.63.2-11
Education and Training113.04.392.02.8+2
Health Care and Social Assistance267.12.3204.5--+5
Arts and Recreation Services0----51.20.9-6
Other Services113.06.6204.32.7-9
Inadequately described or not stated277.47.4224.9--+4
Total employed persons aged 15+365100.0100.0461100.0100.0-96
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 West Tamworth (Coledale) in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Manufacturing (67 males or 18.4%)
  • Retail Trade (41 males or 11.2%)
  • Construction (37 males or 10.1%)

In combination, these three industries employed 145 males in total or 39.7% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, Nundle - Rural South employed 7.8% in Manufacturing; 3.9% in Retail Trade; and 8.9% in Construction.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of West Tamworth (Coledale) and Nundle - Rural South were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed in manufacturing (18.4% compared to 7.8%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in retail trade (11.2% compared to 3.9%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in transport, postal and warehousing (10.1% compared to 3.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (4.9% compared to 38.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in West Tamworth (Coledale) decreased by 96 between 2006 and 2021.

There were no major differences in West Tamworth (Coledale) between 2006 and 2021.

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