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North Boambee Valley

Industry sector of employment

More North Boambee Valley residents worked in health care and social assistance than any other industry in 2021.

North Boambee Valley'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 Boambee Valley - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
Industry sectorNumber%Moonee Beach %Number%Moonee Beach %2016 to 2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing242.82.2223.11.8+2
Mining0--0.30--1.20
Manufacturing222.53.7192.63.7+3
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services91.01.260.81.1+3
Construction9310.714.37310.115.7+20
Wholesale trade222.52.1121.71.3+10
Retail Trade10211.711.512517.410.5-23
Accommodation and Food Services869.97.2628.67.8+24
Transport, Postal and Warehousing354.01.7263.63.3+9
Information Media and Telecommunications50.61.040.60.6+1
Financial and Insurance Services131.51.5101.41.9+3
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services101.21.4192.61.5-9
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services374.36.4405.67.0-3
Administrative and Support Services404.63.4233.23.7+17
Public Administration and Safety424.88.4395.47.9+3
Education and Training647.48.6598.28.2+5
Health Care and Social Assistance20323.416.513618.914.7+67
Arts and Recreation Services121.42.140.61.2+8
Other Services222.52.9223.13.90
Inadequately described or not stated283.23.5192.63.2+9
Total employed persons aged 15+869100.0100.0720100.0100.0+149
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 resident population in North Boambee Valley in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (203 people or 23.4%)
  • Retail Trade (102 people or 11.7%)
  • Construction (93 people or 10.7%)

In combination, these three industries employed 398 people in total or 45.8% of the total employed resident population.

In comparison, Moonee Beach employed 16.5% in Health Care and Social Assistance; 11.5% in Retail Trade; and 14.3% in Construction.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of North Boambee Valley and Moonee Beach were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed in health care and social assistance (23.4% compared to 16.5%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed in accommodation and food services (9.9% compared to 7.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in construction (10.7% compared to 14.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed in public administration and safety (4.8% compared to 8.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in North Boambee Valley increased by 149 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the jobs held by the resident population between 2016 and 2021 in North Boambee Valley was for those employed in:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance (+67 persons)

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