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City of West Torrens

Industry sector of employment

More City of West Torrens residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.

The City of West Torrens'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
City of West Torrens - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
Industry sectorNumber%Greater Adelaide %Number%Greater Adelaide %2006 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing1840.61.21150.51.1+69
Mining3070.90.91160.50.6+191
Manufacturing1,7045.26.82,55810.712.8-854
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services4271.31.32711.11.1+156
Construction2,3527.18.41,4195.96.8+933
Wholesale trade7382.22.41,0344.33.9-296
Retail Trade3,0139.19.72,90712.112.0+106
Accommodation and Food Services2,7328.36.61,6897.05.7+1,043
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1,4794.54.11,1564.84.2+323
Information Media and Telecommunications4141.31.24752.01.8-61
Financial and Insurance Services1,2363.73.21,0854.53.7+151
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services4341.31.34021.71.5+32
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services2,6197.97.11,5846.66.1+1,035
Administrative and Support Services1,2683.83.88713.63.4+397
Public Administration and Safety2,3567.17.11,7887.47.0+568
Education and Training2,8588.79.01,7927.57.8+1,066
Health Care and Social Assistance5,97618.117.12,84311.813.2+3,133
Arts and Recreation Services6712.01.54191.71.3+252
Other Services1,2583.84.09914.13.9+267
Inadequately described or not stated9642.93.24982.11.9+466
Total employed persons aged 15+32,990100.0100.024,013100.0100.0+8,977
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in City of West Torrens in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (5,976 people or 18.1%)
  • Retail Trade (3,013 people or 9.1%)
  • Education and Training (2,858 people or 8.7%)

In combination, these three industries employed 11,847 people in total or 35.9% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, Greater Adelaide employed 17.1% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 9.7% in Retail Trade; and 9.0% in Education and Training.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of the City of West Torrens and Greater Adelaide were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in accommodation and food services (8.3% compared to 6.6%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (18.1% compared to 17.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in manufacturing (5.2% compared to 6.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in construction (7.1% compared to 8.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in City of West Torrens increased by 8,977 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2006 and 2021 in the City of West Torrens were for those employed in:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+3,133 persons)
  • Education and Training (+1,066 persons)
  • Accommodation and Food Services (+1,043 persons)
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+1,035 persons)

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