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West Albury

Industry sector of employment

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

West Albury'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
West Albury - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Albury City %Number%Albury City %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing221.41.4120.81.4+10
Mining0--0.20--0.20
Manufacturing1358.38.21388.99.2-3
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services140.90.860.40.8+8
Construction1569.610.21368.79.2+20
Wholesale trade271.72.1322.12.3-5
Retail Trade16310.010.516910.811.5-6
Accommodation and Food Services1167.17.61358.78.4-19
Transport, Postal and Warehousing352.24.3533.44.6-18
Information Media and Telecommunications161.00.8211.31.2-5
Financial and Insurance Services392.41.6372.41.9+2
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services261.61.3231.51.3+3
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services855.24.2795.14.3+6
Administrative and Support Services513.13.0301.93.0+21
Public Administration and Safety1157.17.01187.67.3-3
Education and Training17911.010.117711.49.6+2
Health Care and Social Assistance31619.418.226517.015.2+51
Arts and Recreation Services191.21.0161.00.9+3
Other Services633.93.7513.34.1+12
Inadequately described or not stated493.03.9603.93.6-11
Total employed persons aged 15+1,626100.0100.01,558100.0100.0+68
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 West Albury in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (316 people or 19.4%)
  • Education and Training (179 people or 11.0%)
  • Retail Trade (163 people or 10.0%)

In combination, these three industries employed 658 people in total or 40.5% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, Albury City employed 18.2% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 10.1% in Education and Training; and 10.5% in Retail Trade.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of West Albury and Albury City were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (19.4% compared to 18.2%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (5.2% compared to 4.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in transport, postal and warehousing (2.2% compared to 4.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in West Albury increased by 68 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+51 persons)

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