Lakemba
Industry sector of employment
More Lakemba residents worked in retail trade than any other industry in 2021.
Lakemba'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakemba - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Industry sector | Number | % | Condell Park - Bankstown Aerodrome % | Number | % | Condell Park - Bankstown Aerodrome % | 2011 to 2021 | |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 14 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0 | -- | -- | +14 | 14001 |
| Mining | 9 | 0.2 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | +9 | 14002 |
| Manufacturing | 274 | 5.8 | 7.2 | 500 | 9.9 | 11.4 | -227 | 14003 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 22 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 18 | 0.4 | 0.6 | +3 | 14004 |
| Construction | 231 | 4.9 | 9.5 | 227 | 4.5 | 9.0 | +3 | 14005 |
| Wholesale trade | 113 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 231 | 4.6 | 5.5 | -119 | 14006 |
| Retail Trade | 655 | 13.8 | 11.2 | 613 | 12.1 | 11.4 | +41 | 14007 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 354 | 7.5 | 4.4 | 575 | 11.3 | 6.7 | -222 | 14008 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 506 | 10.7 | 7.4 | 588 | 11.6 | 8.3 | -83 | 14009 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 84 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 90 | 1.8 | 2.3 | -7 | 14010 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 150 | 3.2 | 4.7 | 202 | 4.0 | 4.7 | -53 | 14011 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 48 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 30 | 0.6 | 1.5 | +17 | 14012 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 320 | 6.7 | 6.1 | 240 | 4.7 | 5.2 | +79 | 14013 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 220 | 4.6 | 3.0 | 256 | 5.1 | 3.0 | -37 | 14014 |
| Public Administration and Safety | 327 | 6.9 | 4.7 | 281 | 5.5 | 4.1 | +45 | 14015 |
| Education and Training | 285 | 6.0 | 8.2 | 181 | 3.6 | 5.9 | +103 | 14016 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 607 | 12.8 | 13.6 | 538 | 10.6 | 9.8 | +69 | 14017 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 27 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 12 | 0.2 | 1.1 | +15 | 14018 |
| Other Services | 136 | 2.9 | 5.1 | 205 | 4.1 | 5.0 | -70 | 14019 |
| Inadequately described or not stated | 368 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 278 | 5.5 | 4.6 | +89 | 14020 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 4,750 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,078 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -328 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2021. 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 resident population in Lakemba in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Retail Trade (655 people or 13.8%)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (607 people or 12.8%)
- Transport, Postal and Warehousing (506 people or 10.7%)
In combination, these three industries employed 1,768 people in total or 37.2% of the total employed resident population.
In comparison, Condell Park - Bankstown Aerodrome employed 11.2% in Retail Trade; 13.6% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 7.4% in Transport, Postal and Warehousing.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Lakemba and Condell Park - Bankstown Aerodrome were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed in transport, postal and warehousing (10.7% compared to 7.4%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed in accommodation and food services (7.5% compared to 4.4%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed in retail trade (13.8% compared to 11.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in construction (4.9% compared to 9.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Lakemba decreased by 328 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the jobs held by the resident population between 2011 and 2021 in Lakemba were for those employed in:
- Manufacturing (-227 persons)
- Accommodation and Food Services (-222 persons)
- Wholesale trade (-119 persons)
- Education and Training (+103 persons)