Marong - Rural West
Industry sector of employment
More Marong - Rural West female residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2016.
Marong - Rural West'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.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Industry sector of employment | ||||||||
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| Marong - Rural West - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Kennington % | Number | % | Kennington % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 38 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 26 | 3.0 | -- | +12 | 14001 |
| Mining | 0 | -- | 0.2 | 5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | -5 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 55 | 5.6 | 3.6 | 67 | 7.7 | 4.4 | -11 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0 | -- | -- | +3 | 14004 |
| Construction | 28 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 37 | 4.3 | 1.0 | -9 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 9 | 1.0 | 1.6 | +1 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 130 | 13.2 | 11.2 | 119 | 13.7 | 13.7 | +12 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 69 | 7.0 | 9.7 | 63 | 7.3 | 8.2 | +5 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 13 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 20 | 2.3 | 0.5 | -7 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0 | -- | 2.6 | +6 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 63 | 6.4 | 5.3 | 42 | 4.9 | 4.3 | +20 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 13 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 5 | 0.6 | 1.9 | +8 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 42 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 40 | 4.6 | 4.8 | +2 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 41 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 22 | 2.6 | 1.9 | +19 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 46 | 4.7 | 5.7 | 55 | 6.4 | 7.3 | -9 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 105 | 10.7 | 16.2 | 89 | 10.3 | 17.1 | +16 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 259 | 26.2 | 27.1 | 214 | 24.5 | 25.5 | +45 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 8 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 9 | 1.1 | 0.6 | -1 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 31 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 23 | 2.7 | 3.0 | +8 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 21 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 20 | 2.4 | 1.1 | +1 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 988 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 872 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +116 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Marong - Rural West in 2016 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (259 females or 26.2%)
- Retail Trade (130 females or 13.2%)
- Education and Training (105 females or 10.7%)
In combination, these three industries employed 494 females in total or 50.1% of the total employed female resident population.
In comparison, Kennington employed 27.1% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 11.2% in Retail Trade; and 16.2% in Education and Training.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Marong - Rural West and Kennington were:
- A larger percentage of females employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (3.9% compared to 0.9%)
- A larger percentage of females employed in manufacturing (5.6% compared to 3.6%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed in education and training (10.7% compared to 16.2%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed in accommodation and food services (7.0% compared to 9.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Marong - Rural West increased by 116 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Marong - Rural West between 2011 and 2016.