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Fullarton

Industry sector of employment

More Fullarton residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.

Fullarton'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
Fullarton - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of Unley %Number%City of Unley %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing160.80.750.30.6+10
Mining281.41.290.61.2+18
Manufacturing924.54.4653.74.1+27
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services261.31.3211.21.1+5
Construction1115.45.3653.74.6+46
Wholesale trade391.91.9573.32.4-18
Retail Trade1738.57.91387.98.8+35
Accommodation and Food Services1386.86.91247.17.2+14
Transport, Postal and Warehousing512.52.2382.22.0+12
Information Media and Telecommunications371.81.6482.82.0-11
Financial and Insurance Services924.54.2714.14.2+20
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services251.21.9150.92.0+10
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services24512.013.022613.012.3+18
Administrative and Support Services633.13.0553.22.6+7
Public Administration and Safety1356.67.21569.08.3-22
Education and Training22911.210.821112.111.6+18
Health Care and Social Assistance40319.718.832418.517.4+79
Arts and Recreation Services422.12.1342.01.8+8
Other Services562.73.1502.93.0+5
Inadequately described or not stated412.02.5291.72.7+11
Total employed persons aged 15+2,042100.0100.01,750100.0100.0+292
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 resident population in Fullarton in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (403 people or 19.7%)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (245 people or 12.0%)
  • Education and Training (229 people or 11.2%)

In combination, these three industries employed 877 people in total or 42.9% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Unley employed 18.8% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 13.0% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and 10.8% in Education and Training.

The major difference between the jobs held by the population of Fullarton and the City of Unley was:

  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (12.0% compared to 13.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Fullarton increased by 292 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the jobs held by the resident population between 2016 and 2021 in Fullarton was for those employed in:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+79 persons)

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