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Thebarton

Industry sector of employment

More Thebarton male residents worked in professional, scientific and technical services than any other industry in 2021.

Thebarton'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
Thebarton - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of West Torrens %Number%City of West Torrens %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing0--0.70--0.70
Mining41.01.40--1.1+4
Manufacturing307.67.0339.38.5-3
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services92.31.930.81.8+6
Construction379.412.05014.211.3-14
Wholesale trade153.83.061.73.7+9
Retail Trade348.68.53810.89.2-5
Accommodation and Food Services348.68.54011.48.6-7
Transport, Postal and Warehousing143.57.131.07.1+10
Information Media and Telecommunications92.31.5164.62.4-7
Financial and Insurance Services153.83.582.23.2+7
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services51.31.461.71.5-1
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services4511.48.8308.67.6+14
Administrative and Support Services82.03.6164.53.6-8
Public Administration and Safety266.67.4195.67.1+6
Education and Training338.45.4349.75.4-2
Health Care and Social Assistance369.19.2236.47.5+13
Arts and Recreation Services153.82.0123.62.1+2
Other Services153.83.730.83.7+12
Inadequately described or not stated112.83.4113.13.70
Total employed persons aged 15+395100.0100.0356100.0100.0+38
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 Thebarton in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (45 males or 11.4%)
  • Construction (37 males or 9.4%)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance (36 males or 9.1%)

In combination, these three industries employed 118 males in total or 29.9% of the total employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of West Torrens employed 8.8% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; 12.0% in Construction; and 9.2% in Health Care and Social Assistance.

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

  • A larger percentage of males employed in education and training (8.4% compared to 5.4%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed in professional, scientific and technical services (11.4% compared to 8.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in transport, postal and warehousing (3.5% compared to 7.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed in construction (9.4% compared to 12.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Thebarton increased by 39 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Thebarton between 2016 and 2021.

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