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North Plympton - Netley

Industry sector of employment

More North Plympton - Netley residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.

North Plympton - Netley'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
North Plympton - Netley - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%City of West Torrens %Number%City of West Torrens %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing210.80.660.30.6+14
Mining120.50.9110.50.8+1
Manufacturing1515.75.21306.36.1+21
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services471.81.3321.61.3+15
Construction2057.77.11467.16.7+59
Wholesale trade692.62.2582.82.7+11
Retail Trade2389.09.122110.810.4+17
Accommodation and Food Services1977.48.31758.58.8+22
Transport, Postal and Warehousing1274.84.51065.24.7+21
Information Media and Telecommunications311.21.3391.91.9-8
Financial and Insurance Services1054.03.7824.03.6+23
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services291.11.3261.31.5+3
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services1947.37.91577.67.0+37
Administrative and Support Services1023.83.8924.53.9+10
Public Administration and Safety1816.87.11386.77.4+43
Education and Training2358.98.71627.98.6+73
Health Care and Social Assistance48218.218.130014.615.0+182
Arts and Recreation Services461.72.0221.12.1+24
Other Services1124.23.8813.93.9+31
Inadequately described or not stated662.52.9703.43.0-4
Total employed persons aged 15+2,650100.0100.02,054100.0100.0+595
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 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 North Plympton - Netley in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (482 people or 18.2%)
  • Retail Trade (238 people or 9.0%)
  • Education and Training (235 people or 8.9%)

In combination, these three industries employed 955 people in total or 36.0% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of West Torrens employed 18.1% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 9.1% in Retail Trade; and 8.7% in Education and Training.

There were no major differences between North Plympton - Netley and City of West Torrens in 2021.

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in North Plympton - Netley increased by 596 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2016 and 2021 in North Plympton - Netley were for those employed in:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+182 persons)
  • Education and Training (+73 persons)
  • Construction (+59 persons)

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